Amines, Amino Acids + Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are amines?
A
= organic compounds derived from NH3 in which 1 or more H atom has been replaced by a C chain/ring
2
Q
What are amino acids
A
Organic compound containing amine and COOH
3
Q
What are α amino acids
A
Anime group is attached to the α carbon (2nd C next to the carboxyl group)
4
Q
What is the general formula for α amino acid
A
RCH(NH2)COOH
5
Q
What happens when an amino acid undergoes esterification
A
Ester forms w/ NH3+ due to acid
