Chapter 16, Problem 16.28E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why the administration of amine drugs is done in the form of their salts is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Amines are nitrogen-containing organic compounds. The general formula of amines is $\text{R}-{\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$. Amines can be classified as primary amine, secondary amine, and tertiary amine. In primary amines, one of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia is replaced by alkyl or aryl group.

In secondary amines, two of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia are replaced by alkyl or aryl group.

In tertiary amines, all hydrogen atoms of ammonia are replaced by alkyl or aryl group.