What are the differences between amides and amines?
Posted May 23, 2024
Basis of differentiation |
Amine |
Amide |
Definition |
Is an organic compound made out of one or more nitrogen atoms attached to alkyl groups |
Is an organic compound composed of deprotonated ammonium group and an acyl group |
Presence of carbonyl groups |
Has no carbonyl groups |
Has carbonyl groups |
Boiling points |
Has comparatively higher boiling points |
Has comparatively lower boiling points |
State at room temperature |
Most low molecular weight amines are glasses |
Are mostly solids |
Classification |
Amines are classified based on the number of alkyl or aryl groups attached to the nitrogen atom (primary, secondary, tertiary) |
Amides are classified as derivatives of carboxylic acids |
Hybridization |
The nitrogen atom in amines is typically sp3 hybridized |
The nitrogen atom in amides is sp2 hybridized |
Characteristics |
Exhibit basicity |
Exhibit acidic characteristics |
Structure and Properties of Amines