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Quaternary Amine
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.
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Quaternary Amine

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.

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