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Amine

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Organic Chemistry

Definition

Amines are organic compounds characterized by the presence of one or more nitrogen atoms connected to carbon atoms in an alkane chain. They are derived from ammonia (NH3) by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl groups.

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