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NASA is currently investigating an vacuum-regenerated amine system to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the International Space Station, called the Amine Swingbed
amines and their salts are as corrosion inhibitors in boilers and in lubricating oils (morpholine), as antioxidants for rubber and roofing asphalt (diarylamines), as stabilizers for cellulose nitrate explosives (diphenylamine
Theobromine, technically an alkaloid, but a plant-isolated amine, is effective as a cough suppressant. This particular study claims it to be more successful than its familiar-type alkaloid, codeine.
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"Dimethylamine is used as a raw material to produce agents that remove suspended solids for water clarification in industrial and municipal raw, potable, and wastewater treatment plants."
I am interested in medicine so I researched amines that are involved with medicines. I came up with the amine called Chlorpheniramine. This amine is an antihistamine that controls colds and allergies.
In our last orgo class we started learning about some amines like "imine" and "enamine" and the roles they play in acid catalyzed reactions. There are primary, secondary, and tertiary amines. One of the most commonly found amines is ammonia. Ammonia can be found in household cleaners and is also an exceptional solvent in many reactions. I find it truly fascinating that amines have such varied uses. Simple changes in structure can make the difference between cough medicine and paint. Amines can be found in neurotransmitters which are necessary for nerve function in the body, however they can also be dangerous carcinogens. I would definitely like to learn as much as I can about this category of organic compounds.
What are other interesting uses of amines? Respond and give url by Monday's (26 March)quiz and you'll get 2 bonus %s on the 20 March OC quiz.
ReplyDeleteAmines can help to recycle the CO2 that is captured from power stations and other sources and turn it into a useful compound, formamide.
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Amines are used to "sweeten" natural gas by removing excess hydrogen sulfide that makes the gas "sour."
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Cool, Stephanie. I had not heard of that!
ReplyDeleteNASA is currently investigating an vacuum-regenerated amine system to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the International Space Station, called the Amine Swingbed
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Such an odd name...and it definitely doesn't look like what I'd perceive to be a "swingbed". The pic is on URL below.
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ReplyDeleteExtraction of heavy metals by amines.
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amines and their salts are as corrosion inhibitors in boilers and in lubricating oils (morpholine), as antioxidants for rubber and roofing asphalt (diarylamines), as stabilizers for cellulose nitrate explosives (diphenylamine
ReplyDeletehttp://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/20665/amine/277710/Uses-of-amines
Theobromine, technically an alkaloid, but a plant-isolated amine, is effective as a cough suppressant. This particular study claims it to be more successful than its familiar-type alkaloid, codeine.
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Really interesting comparison.... I'm fine with anonymity, but you should email me personally your identity in order for me to accredit you with the extra credit.
Delete"Dimethylamine is used as a raw material to produce agents that remove suspended solids for water clarification in industrial and municipal raw, potable, and wastewater treatment plants."
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Amine additives decrease the drying rate of paints and printing inks
ReplyDeletehttp://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ie50483a027
Great job, everyone! As you can see, amines have a wide array of uses in "everyday" life.
ReplyDeleteAmines are used for urethane foam for furniture, to make shampoo, used in shaving creams and used in detergent among other uses.
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I am interested in medicine so I researched amines that are involved with medicines. I came up with the amine called Chlorpheniramine. This amine is an antihistamine that controls colds and allergies.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682543.html
http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?sid=53788766&loc=es_rss
In our last orgo class we started learning about some amines like "imine" and "enamine" and the roles they play in acid catalyzed reactions. There are primary, secondary, and tertiary amines. One of the most commonly found amines is ammonia. Ammonia can be found in household cleaners and is also an exceptional solvent in many reactions. I find it truly fascinating that amines have such varied uses. Simple changes in structure can make the difference between cough medicine and paint. Amines can be found in neurotransmitters which are necessary for nerve function in the body, however they can also be dangerous carcinogens. I would definitely like to learn as much as I can about this category of organic compounds.
ReplyDeleteAmines can be used as an anesthetics like Novocaine. Praise God for Novocaine so having my wisdom teeth removed was not such pain.
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