Chapter 15.1, Problem 15.1QC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Whether cocaine has an aliphatic, heterocyclic aliphatic, and/or heterocyclic aromatic amine should be determined. Also, the amines need to be classified as ${\text{1}}^{\text{o}}{\text{, 2}}^{\text{o}}{\text{or 3}}^{\text{o}}$ .

Concept Introduction:An organic compound to which ${\text{-NH}}_{\text{2}}$ is bonded to the carbon atom chain is said to be an amine. Based on the attachment to the carbon, the amines are classified as a primary, secondary, or tertiary amine.

An organic compound that contains a ring in their structure composed of carbon and heteroatoms like nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, etc. are said to be heterocyclic compound.