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AAT Bioquest

What is basicity of amines?

Posted May 17, 2024


Answer

The basicity of amines refers to their ability to accept protons (H⁺ ions) and form positively charged ions (ammonium ions, NH₄⁺). The lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom makes amines basic, as it can readily accept a proton to form a new covalent bond. 

Additional resources

Basicity of Amines

Intracellular pH

Weak Base pH Calculator