Amines & Alkaloids

A primary amine contains 1 C—N bond, and has the general structure of?

A secondary amine contains 2 C—N bond, and has the general structure of?

A tertiary amine contains 3 C—N bond, and has the general structure of?

The quaternary amine has no lone pair and bears a ________ charge.

Amines with the N directly bonded to a benzene ring are named as derivatives of _______.

________ amines have lower boiling points than primary and secondary amines because they have no N—H bonds.

________ and ________ are widely used stimulants of the central nervous system that contain amine heterocycles.

Caffeine and nicotine are naturally occurring plant _________.

Is obtained from the opium poppy, and has been used as a pain reliever for centuries.

Is also present in the opium poppy, but in smaller amounts.

Is used for less severe pain, but it is still very addictive, found in cough syrup.

This very addictive illegal drug is made from morphine.

Heroin is ____ polar than morphine, making it more soluble in the body’s fat cells.

Is isolated from the bark of the cinchona tree native to the Andes Mountains.

It is a powerful antipyretic (fever reducer), used to treat malaria.

It gives tonic water its characteristic bitter flavor.

Is isolated from the Atropa belladonna, or deadly nightshade plant.

It relaxes smooth muscle and interferes with nerve impulses and is toxic in high doses.

Are amines acids or bases?

Amines are bases; they are proton (H+) _________.

Amines react with _____ (HCl) to form water-soluble salts.

The products of the acid/base reaction form an?

A water-insoluble amine is converted to a water- soluble ________ ____ by treatment with acid.

Is used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It is also used to relieve sinus congestion and pressure.