Amines Flashcards
1
Q
Type of inductive effect in alliphatic amines
A
Positive
Therefore LP more available
2
Q
Type of inductive effect in aromatic amines
A
Negative - the lone pair DELOCALISED into ring
Therefore LP less available
3
Q
Naming N substituted amides?
A
Similarly to esters
4
Q
Why is producing amines via NuSub not preferable? How to counter this?
A
Multiple substitution, multiple products, low efficiency
Add excess ammonia or use fractional distillation
5
Q
What to mention when comparing amine base strength?
A
Lone pair availability on Nitrogen atom
6
Q
2 ways to make amines?
A
Halogenoalkanes substitution
Reduction of nitriles
7
Q
Uses for amines?
A
detergent
surfactants
shampoo
