Quaternary amine (the most complex amine)
- We draw a nitrogen with four R groups bound to it.
- We show that the nitrogen atom has a positive charge.
- This type of functional group is called a quaternary ammonium compound because the nitrogen atom has four attachments.
-Quaternary amines are commonly used as antimicrobials.
Quaternary Amine
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Quaternary Amine
- Structure: a nitrogen with four R groups bound to it.
- This type of functional group is called a quaternary ammonium compound because the nitrogen atom has four attachments.
- The nitrogen atom has a positive charge.
- Quaternary amines are commonly used as antimicrobials.