1. Amines are important compounds found in medicines, amino acids, proteins, alkaloids, and industrial materials. Common examples discussed include fluoxetine, polypeptides, and amphetamine.
2. Amines have a tetrahedral structure and are basic due to the lone pair on nitrogen. They form ammonium salts through protonation. Primary and secondary amines can act as proton donors through weaker nitrogen-hydrogen bonds.
3. The synthesis, reactions, and spectroscopy of amines are covered including alkylation, reduction of nitriles/amides, Gabriel synthesis, and the Mannich reaction. Hofmann elimination and reactions with nitrous acid are also discussed.