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Secondary (R2NH)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

In organic chemistry, a secondary amine is an amine where the nitrogen atom is bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups and one hydrogen atom. It represents a class of amines that play significant roles in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and polymers.