Ethers, Amines, Amides & Thiols - The amine functional group - Chemical properties of cyclic amines

11 important questions on Ethers, Amines, Amides & Thiols - The amine functional group - Chemical properties of cyclic amines

Does the amine functional group exist in straight chain or ring structures?

Both


In a cyclic amine, what does a nitrogen atom connect to?


Connects to two different carbon atoms, which are both part of the
same ring

What are the nitrogen bases present in DNA and RNA?


Cyclic amines
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What two cyclic amines are the most widely used central nervous system stimulants?


Caffeine and nicotine

What do the haeme cyclic amines do?


Work together to hold an Fe ion in the centre

What does haeme bind to?


Haeme binds to the haemoglobin protein present within red blood cells 

What is the function of haemoglobin?

To bind oxygen molecules

How does haemoglobin bind oxygen molecules?


Oxygen binds to the Fe atom in the centre of the haeme ring within the haemoglobin protein

What amine is a natural stimulant, produced in the brain, which provides feelings of enjoyment

Dopamine

What amine functions as a hormone during the “fight or flight” response?

Adrenalin

What amine is a potent pro inflammatory mediator, involved with allergic reactions

Histamine

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