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  • Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
    • Imine and its preparation

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  • Imine
    • Functional group - C=N
    • Formed by replacing the -OH group of an aldehyde or ketone with -NR group, where R can be alkyl or aryl group
    • General structure: R1R2C=NR, where R1 and R2 can be hydrogen or alkyl/aryl group

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  • Preparation of Imine
    • Conversion of aldehyde to imine:
      • Reaction with primary amine (R-NH2) in the presence of acid catalyst
      • Example: Aldehydes + R-NH2 ⟶ R-NH-CR=O + H2O

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  • Preparation of Imine (contd.)
    • Conversion of ketone to imine:
      • Reaction with secondary amine (R-NH-R’) in the presence of acid catalyst
      • Example: Ketones + R-NH-R’ ⟶ R-N=C-R’ + H2O

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  • Examples
    • Conversion of aldehyde to imine:
      • Benzaldehyde + Aniline ⟶ Benzylideneaniline + Water
    • Conversion of ketone to imine:
      • Acetophenone + Dimethylamine ⟶ N,N-Dimethylacetophenone + Water

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  • Mechanism of Imine Formation
    • Nucleophilic addition-elimination reaction
    • Acid-catalyzed
    • Step 1: Protonation of the carbonyl oxygen
    • Step 2: Nucleophilic attack of the amine nitrogen on the protonated carbonyl carbon
    • Step 3: Deprotonation and elimination of water

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  • Mechanism of Imine Formation (contd.)
    • Protonation of the carbonyl oxygen helps in activating the carbonyl group towards nucleophilic attack
    • It also facilitates the leaving of water molecule after nucleophilic attack
    • Deprotonation of the intermediate iminium ion leads to the formation of imine

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  • Uses of Imine
    • Imine derivatives are important in medicinal chemistry as they exhibit biological activity
    • Imine-based compounds are useful in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical drugs
    • They also find applications in the production of dyes and pigments

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  • Summary
    • Imine is a nitrogen containing organic compound with the functional group C=N
    • It is prepared by reacting aldehydes or ketones with amines in the presence of an acid catalyst
    • The mechanism involves nucleophilic addition-elimination reaction under acid-catalyzed conditions
    • Imine derivatives have various applications in medicinal chemistry and dye production

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  • Reactions of Imine
    • Imine-Hydrogenation:
      • Conversion of imine to amine using hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst
      • Example: R-N=C-R’ + H2 ⟶ R-NH-CR'
  • Imine-Oxidation:
    • Conversion of imine to oxime using oxidizing agents (Brady’s reagent, H2O2)
    • Example: R-N=C-R’ + 2H2O2 ⟶ R-N(OH)=CR’ + H2O
  • Imine-Hydrolysis:
    • Conversion of imine to aldehyde or ketone in the presence of excess water or dilute acids
    • Example: R-N=C-R’ + H2O ⟶ R-CHO or R-CO-R’ + NH3
  • Imine-Reduction:
    • Conversion of imine to amine using reducing agents like sodium borohydride (NaBH4)
    • Example: R-N=C-R’ + 2NaBH4 ⟶ R-NH-CR’ + NaB(OH)4
  • Imine-Tautomerism:
    • Imine can exist in equilibrium with its tautomeric form, called enamine
    • Example: R-N=C-R’ ⇌ R-C=C-NR'

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  • Comparison with Other Functional Groups
    • Aldehyde: Imine is a derivative of aldehyde, where -OH group is replaced by -NR group
    • Ketone: Imine is a derivative of ketone, where -OH group is replaced by -NR group
    • Nitro Compound: Nitro compound has -NO2 group, while imine has C=N functional group
    • Amine: Imine is a nitrogen compound, where the nitrogen is part of a C=N group

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  • Nomenclature of Imines
    • Imines are named by prefixing the name of the corresponding aldehyde or ketone with the name of the amine group
    • Examples:
      • Formaldehyde + Aniline ⟶ Formaldimine (Semi-Systematic name) or Benzaldimine (Systematic name)
      • Acetone + Methylamine ⟶ Methylideneacetone (Semi-Systematic name) or N-Methylprop-2-en-1-imine (Systematic name)

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  • Imines as Ligands
    • Imines can act as ligands in coordination chemistry
    • They can form complexes with metal ions by donating the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom to the metal center
    • Example: Copper (II) acetate reacts with imine to form a coordination complex

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  • Spectroscopic Properties of Imines
    • Imines exhibit absorption bands in the ultraviolet and visible regions
    • The absorption bands are due to the presence of the C=N bond
    • The exact position and intensity of the absorption bands depend on the nature of the R and R’ groups

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  • Examples of Imines in Nature
    • Schiffs bases: Imines derived from the condensation of aldehydes or ketones with amines
    • Retinal: Chromophore found in the visual pigment rhodopsin, containing an imine linkage
    • Pyridoxal phosphate: Coenzyme involved in various enzymatic reactions, with an imine group

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  • Limitations of Imine Formation
    • Imine formation is limited by the availability of suitable aldehydes or ketones and amines
    • If the reaction conditions are not controlled, imine formation may result in side reactions or degradation of the desired compound
    • The reaction may be influenced by steric hindrance or electronic effects of the substituents on the aldehyde or ketone

Slide 18

  • Industrial Applications of Imines
    • Production of dyes and pigments
    • Synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs and intermediates
    • Preparation of polymer derivatives with specific properties
    • Use as ligands in coordination chemistry

Slide 19

  • Review Questions
    1. How are imines prepared?
    2. Explain the mechanism of imine formation.
    3. What are the reactions of imines?
    4. How are imines named?
    5. What are some applications of imines?

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  • Conclusion
    • Imines are important nitrogen-containing organic compounds formed by the condensation of aldehydes or ketones with amines
    • They have diverse applications in medicinal chemistry, dye production, polymer synthesis, and coordination chemistry
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  • Properties of Imines
    • Imines often exhibit a characteristic odor
    • They are generally difficult to crystallize due to their low melting points
    • Most imines exist as colored liquids or solids
    • They have higher boiling points than aldehydes and ketones due to the presence of the nitrogen atom

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  • Imines in Biological Systems
    • Imines play important roles in biological systems
    • For example, the formation of imines in the process of protein synthesis is a crucial step
    • Imines are also involved in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes

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  • Steric and Electronic Effects in Imines
    • The presence of bulky substituents on the imine nitrogen can affect the stability and reactivity of imines
    • Electron-withdrawing groups on the imine carbon can decrease the electrophilic nature of the imine carbon
    • Electron-donating groups on the imine carbon can enhance the nucleophilic attack on the imine carbon

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  • Importance of Imines in Organic Synthesis
    • Imines are versatile synthetic intermediates in organic chemistry
    • They can participate in various transformations, such as nucleophilic addition reactions, reduction, oxidation, and rearrangement reactions
    • Imines can be used to introduce diverse functional groups into organic molecules

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  • Stability of Imines
    • Imines are generally stable, but they can undergo hydrolysis under acidic or basic conditions
    • Acidic hydrolysis of imines results in the formation of the corresponding aldehyde or ketone, and the amine is released
    • Basic hydrolysis of imines leads to the formation of the corresponding amine and a carboxylic acid or its salt

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  • Imines as Reactive Intermediates
    • Imines can act as reactive intermediates in various organic reactions
    • For example, imines can undergo nucleophilic addition reactions with nucleophiles such as Grignard reagents or organolithium compounds
    • The resulting adducts can be further manipulated to introduce different functional groups in the molecule

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  • Imines in Drug Discovery
    • Imines have been widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs
    • Many drug molecules contain imine functional groups that play important roles in their biological activity
    • Imines can be utilized in the design and synthesis of new drug candidates with improved potency and selectivity

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  • Example Reactions of Imines in Drug Synthesis
    • Imines can undergo cyclization reactions to form heterocyclic compounds, which are often found in drugs
    • Imines can participate in rearrangement reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds, leading to the synthesis of complex molecules
    • Imines can undergo reduction reactions to convert them into secondary amines, which are frequently found in drug molecules

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  • Applications of Imines in Industry
    • Imines find applications in the production of agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and dyes
    • They are also used in the synthesis of polymer materials with specific properties, such as conducting polymers
    • Imines are employed as catalysts in various chemical reactions and as additives in industrial processes

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  • Conclusion
    • Imine compounds have significant importance in various fields, including organic synthesis, drug discovery, and chemical industry
    • Understanding the properties, reactions, and applications of imines is crucial for the study of nitrogen-containing organic compounds
    • Mastery of imines and their synthesis broadens the horizons of organic chemistry and provides a strong foundation for future research and development Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.