Basis of differentiation | Amine | Amide |
Definition | Is an organic compound made out of one or more nitrogen atoms attached to alkyl groups | Is an organic compound composed of deprotonated ammonium group and an acyl group |
Presence of carbonyl groups | Has no carbonyl groups | Has carbonyl groups |
Boiling points | Has comparatively higher boiling points | Has comparatively lower boiling points |
State at room temperature | Most low molecular weight amines are glasses | Are mostly solids |
Classification | Amines are classified based on the number of alkyl or aryl groups attached to the nitrogen atom (primary, secondary, tertiary) | Amides are classified as derivatives of carboxylic acids |
Hybridization | The nitrogen atom in amines is typically sp3 hybridized | The nitrogen atom in amides is sp2 hybridized |
Characteristics | Exhibit basicity | Exhibit acidic characteristics |