Properties of Amines Alkylamines are starting materials for insecticides and pharmaceuticals Labetalol is a B-blocker used for the treatment of high blood pressure Prepared by SN2 reaction of an epoxide with a primary amine OH H2N H2N CH3 HO HO Labetalol Alkylamines are starting materials for insecticides and pharmaceuticals ▪ Labetalol is a b-blocker used for the treatment of high blood pressure ▪ Prepared by SN2 reaction of an epoxide with a primary amine Properties of Amines