Amines and Heterocycles Amines are organic derivatives of ammonia Amines contain a nitrogen atom with a lone pair of electrons Amines are basic and nucleophilic Amines occur widely in both plants and animals H3C CO2CH3 CH3 CH3 Trimethylamine Nicotine Cocaine angage Learring Al Rights Resorved Amines are organic derivatives of ammonia ▪ Amines contain a nitrogen atom with a lone pair of electrons ▪ Amines are basic and nucleophilic ▪ Amines occur widely in both plants and animals Amines and Heterocycles