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H 3 CO<br />

Heterocyclic amines<br />

N<br />

H<br />

N N<br />

M +<br />

Indole Porphyrin<br />

<strong>Amines</strong> of medical interest<br />

Many amines have ‘interesting’ medical uses.<br />

Analgesics<br />

H<br />

O<br />

||<br />

NH-C-CH3<br />

|<br />

|<br />

OCH 2 CH 3<br />

Phenacetin Acetaminophen<br />

(APC tablets) (Tylenol)<br />

N<br />

N<br />

O<br />

||<br />

NH-C-CH3<br />

|<br />

|<br />

OH<br />

Heterocyclic drugs<br />

C H<br />

O<br />

N<br />

O<br />

CH 3<br />

Cocaine<br />

O<br />

C<br />

H 3 CH 2 C<br />

O<br />

C<br />

N<br />

N<br />

H<br />

CH 2 CH 3<br />

N<br />

CH 3<br />

lysergic acid<br />

diethylamide (LSD)<br />

HO<br />

Heme<br />

Medically important amines<br />

Amphetamines<br />

Stimulate central nervous system.<br />

benzidrine<br />

Barbituates<br />

Depress central nervous<br />

system.<br />

barbital<br />

O<br />

HN CH 3<br />

CH<br />

C CH3<br />

H2 N<br />

N<br />

O<br />

O<br />

CH 2 CH 3<br />

CH 2 CH 3<br />

Neurotransmitters<br />

Chemicals that pass signals<br />

between nerve cells.<br />

N<br />

H<br />

Serotonin<br />

CH 2 CH 2 NH 2<br />

CH3 N +<br />

CH 3<br />

O<br />

H 3 C CH 2 CH 2 O<br />

C<br />

Acetylcholine<br />

CH 3

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