Amine Functional Group

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The amine functional group is a nitrogen with a lone pair and three bonds. Learn about properties of amines, amine reactions, and amine group classification below.

What is the amine functional group?

An amine is an organic functional group that has a basic nitrogen with a lone pair on it. The lone pair on the nitrogen makes it a basic nitrogen. An amine is derived from ammonia, which is a nitrogen with a lone pair and three hydrogen. Amines can be further classified by how many organic groups are present instead of hydrogen. This classification is discussed further below. The group is also a polar functional group.

If the amine is connected to a carbonyl group, it may also be referred to as an amide.