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Amines are organic compounds that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair of electrons. They are considered derivatives of ammonia, where one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by alkyl or aryl groups. Amines are classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary based on the number of organic substituents attached to the nitrogen atom. Primary amines have one organic group, secondary amines have two, and tertiary amines have three. A fourth category, quaternary ammonium salts, involves a positively charged nitrogen atom bonded to four organic groups.

The physical and chemical properties of amines are influenced by the presence of the nitrogen atom and its lone pair. They are generally polar molecules, leading to higher boiling points compared to alkanes of similar molecular weight. The lone pair on the nitrogen makes amines basic, capable of accepting protons from acids. This basicity varies depending on the structure of the amine; alkylamines are typically stronger bases than arylamines due to the electron-donating nature of alkyl groups. Amines participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitution, acylation, and alkylation. They are important building blocks in the synthesis of many organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, dyes, and polymers. Examples of common amines include methylamine, aniline, and pyridine.