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{{Short description|Organic compounds}}
{{Short description|Derivatives of oxoacids RnE(≐O)OH in which the hydroxy group is replaced by an amino group and the oxo group is replaced by ≐NR}}
[[File:Acetamidine Structural Formulae V.1.png|thumb|right|150px|The [[skeletal formula]] of [[acetamidine]] ([[acetimidamide]]).]]
[[File:Acetamidine Structural Formulae V.1.png|thumb|right|150px|The [[skeletal formula]] of acetamidine (acetimidamide).]]
'''Amidines''' are [[organic compound]]s with the [[functional group]] RC(NR)NR<sub>2</sub>, where the R groups can be the same or different. They are the [[imine]] derivatives of [[amide]]s (RC(O)NR<sub>2</sub>). The simplest amidine is [[formamidine]], HC(=NH)NH<sub>2</sub>.
'''Amidines''' are [[organic compound]]s with the [[functional group]] RC(NR)NR<sub>2</sub>, where the R groups can be the same or different. They are the [[imine]] derivatives of [[amide]]s (RC(O)NR<sub>2</sub>). The simplest amidine is formamidine, HC(=NH)NH<sub>2</sub>.


Examples of amidines include:
Examples of amidines include:
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* [[benzamidine]]
* [[benzamidine]]
* [[Pentamidine]]
* [[Pentamidine]]
* [[Paranyline]]
* Paranyline


==Preparation==
==Preparation==
A common route to primary amidines is the [[Pinner reaction]]. Reaction of the nitrile with alcohol in the presence of acid gives an [[Carboximidate|iminoether]]. Treatment of the resulting compound with [[ammonia]] then completes the conversion to the amidine.<ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.008.0001|title=Acetamidine Hydrochloride|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1928|volume=8|pages=1|author=A. W. Dox}}</ref> Instead of using a [[Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory|Bronsted acid]], [[Lewis acids and bases|Lewis acids]] such as [[Aluminium chloride|aluminium trichloride]] promote the direct [[amination]] of [[nitrile]]<nowiki/>s.<ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.036.0064|title=''N''-Phenylbenzamidine|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1956|volume=36|pages=64}}</ref> They are also generated by amination of an [[imidoyl chloride]].<ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.031.0048|title=N,N-Diphenylbenzamidine|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1951|volume=31|pages=48|author=Arthur C. Hontz, E. C. Wagner}}</ref>
A common route to primary amidines is the [[Pinner reaction]]. Reaction of the nitrile with alcohol in the presence of acid gives an [[Carboximidate|iminoether]]. Treatment of the resulting compound with [[ammonia]] then completes the conversion to the amidine.<ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.008.0001|title=Acetamidine Hydrochloride|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1928|volume=8|pages=1|author=A. W. Dox}}</ref> Instead of using a [[Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory|Bronsted acid]], [[Lewis acids and bases|Lewis acids]] such as [[Aluminium chloride|aluminium trichloride]] promote the direct [[amination]] of [[nitrile]]s,<ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.036.0064|title=''N''-Phenylbenzamidine|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1956|volume=36|pages=64}}</ref> or, in certain exceptional cases, of [[amide]]s.<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Organic Chemistry Highlights|date=1 Dec 2008|first=Douglass&nbsp;F.|last=Taber|title=The Takayama synthesis of (-)-cernuine|url=https://www.organic-chemistry.org/Highlights/2008/01December.shtm}}</ref> [[Dimethylformamide]] [[acetal]] reacts with primary [[amine]]s to give amidines:<ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.067.0052|title=(S)-N,N-Dimethyl-N'-(1-tert-Butoxy-3-Methyl-2-Butyl)formamidine|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1989|volume=67|pages=52|author1=Daniel A. Dickman |author2=Michael Boes |author3=Albert I. Meyers}}</ref>
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:Me<sub>2</sub>NC(H)(OMe)<sub>2</sub> + RNH<sub>2</sub> → Me<sub>2</sub>NC=NHR + 2 MeOH
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They are also prepared by the addition of [[organolithium reagent]]<nowiki/>s to [[diimine]]<nowiki/>s, followed by [[protonation]] or [[alkylation]].
Catalysis is likewise not required for direct amination of an [[imidoyl chloride]].<ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.031.0048|title=N,N-Diphenylbenzamidine|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1951|volume=31|pages=48|author=Arthur C. Hontz, E. C. Wagner}}</ref>


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Amidines are also prepared by the addition of [[organolithium reagent]]s to [[diimine]]s, followed by [[protonation]] or [[alkylation]].
[[Dimethylformamide]] [[acetal]] reacts with primary [[amine]]<nowiki/>s to give amidines:<ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.067.0052|title=(S)-N,N-Dimethyl-N'-(1-tert-Butoxy-3-Methyl-2-Butyl)formamidine|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1989|volume=67|pages=52|author1=Daniel A. Dickman |author2=Michael Boes |author3=Albert I. Meyers}}</ref>
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:Me<sub>2</sub>NC(H)(OMe)<sub>2</sub> + RNH<sub>2</sub> → Me<sub>2</sub>NC(O)NHR + 2 MeOH


==Acid-base chemistry==
==Properties and applications==
Amidines are much more basic than amides and are among the strongest uncharged/unionized bases.<ref>Roche VF. Improving Pharmacy Students’ Understanding and Long-term Retention of Acid-Base Chemistry. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2007;71(6):122.</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Organic chemistry |last1=Clayden |last2=Greeves |last3=Warren |year=2001 |publisher=Oxford university press |isbn=978-0-19-850346-0 |page=[https://archive.org/details/organicchemistry00clay_0/page/202 202] |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/organicchemistry00clay_0/page/202}}</ref>
Amidines are much more basic than amides and are among the strongest uncharged/unionized bases.<ref>Roche VF. Improving Pharmacy Students’ Understanding and Long-term Retention of Acid-Base Chemistry. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2007;71(6):122.</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Organic chemistry |last1=Clayden |last2=Greeves |last3=Warren |year=2001 |publisher=Oxford university press |isbn=978-0-19-850346-0 |page=[https://archive.org/details/organicchemistry00clay_0/page/202 202] |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/organicchemistry00clay_0/page/202}}</ref>


Protonation occurs at the sp<sup>2</sup> hybridized nitrogen. This occurs because the positive charge can be [[Delocalized electron|delocalized]] onto both nitrogen atoms. The resulting [[cation]]<nowiki/>ic species is known as an '''amidinium''' ion<ref>{{cite book|title=Functional synthetic receptors|editor-first=Thomas|editor-last=Schrader|editor2-first=Andrew D.|editor2-last=Hamilton|publisher=Wiley-VCH|year=2005|ISBN=3-527-30655-2|pages=132}}</ref> and possesses identical C-N bond lengths.
Protonation occurs at the sp<sup>2</sup>-hybridized nitrogen. This occurs because the positive charge can be [[Delocalized electron|delocalized]] onto both nitrogen atoms. The resulting [[cation]]ic species is known as an '''amidinium''' ion<ref>{{cite book|title=Functional synthetic receptors|editor-first=Thomas|editor-last=Schrader|editor2-first=Andrew D.|editor2-last=Hamilton|publisher=Wiley-VCH|year=2005|ISBN=3-527-30655-2|pages=132}}</ref> and possesses identical C-N bond lengths.


[[File:Amidineresonance.png|550px|center]]
[[File:Amidineresonance.png|550px|center]]


==Applications==
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Several drug or drug candidates feature amidine substituents. Examples include the antiprotozoal [[Imidocarb]], the insecticide [[amitraz]] , the [[anthelmintic]] [[tribendimidine]], and [[xylamidine]], an [[Receptor antagonist|antagonist]] at the 5HT2A receptor.<ref>{{cite book|doi=10.1016/S0079-6468(08)70378-3|title=5 Amidines and Guanidines in Medicinal Chemistry|series=Progress in Medicinal Chemistry|year=1993|last1=Greenhill|first1=John V.|last2=Lue|first2=Ping|volume=30|pages=203–326|pmid=7905649|isbn=9780444899897}}</ref>

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Several drug or drug candidates feature amidine substituents. Examples include the antiprotozoal [[Imidocarb]], the insecticide [[amitraz]], the [[anthelmintic]] [[tribendimidine]], and [[xylamidine]], an [[Receptor antagonist|antagonist]] at the 5HT2A receptor.<ref>{{cite book|doi=10.1016/S0079-6468(08)70378-3|title=5 Amidines and Guanidines in Medicinal Chemistry|series=Progress in Medicinal Chemistry|year=1993|last1=Greenhill|first1=John V.|last2=Lue|first2=Ping|volume=30|pages=203–326|pmid=7905649|isbn=9780444899897}}</ref>


Formamidinium (see below) may be reacted with a metal halide to form the light-absorbing [[semiconducting material]] in [[perovskite solar cell]]s. Formamidinium (FA) cations or halides may partially or fully replace [[methylammonium halide]]s in forming perovskite absorber layers in [[Photovoltaic system|photovoltaic devices]].
Formamidinium (see below) may be reacted with a metal halide to form the light-absorbing [[semiconducting material]] in [[perovskite solar cell]]s. Formamidinium (FA) cations or halides may partially or fully replace [[methylammonium halide]]s in forming perovskite absorber layers in [[Photovoltaic system|photovoltaic devices]].


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
Formally, amindines are a class of [[oxoacid]]s. The oxoacid from which an amidine is derived must be of the form R<sub>''n''</sub>E(=O)OH, where R is a [[substituent]]. The [[hydroxyl|−OH group]] is replaced by an [[amine|−NH<sub>2</sub> group]] and the [[Oxo ligand|=O]] group is replaced by =[[nitrogen|N]][[substituent|R]], giving amidines the general structure R<sub>''n''</sub>E(=NR)NR<sub>2</sub>.<ref>{{GoldBookRef|title=amidines|file=A00267}}</ref><ref>{{GoldBookRef|title=carboxamidines|file=C00851}}</ref><ref>{{GoldBookRef|title=sulfinamidines|file=S06107}}</ref> When the parent oxoacid is a [[carboxylic acid]], the resulting amidine is a '''carboxamidine''' or '''carboximidamide''' ([[IUPAC]] name). Carboxamidines are frequently referred to simply as amidines, as they are the most commonly encountered type of amidine in [[organic chemistry]].
Formally, amidines are a class of [[oxoacid]]s. The oxoacid from which an amidine is derived must be of the form R<sub>''n''</sub>E(=O)OH, where R is a [[substituent]]. The [[hydroxyl|−OH group]] is replaced by an [[amine|−NH<sub>2</sub> group]] and the [[Oxo ligand|=O]] group is replaced by =[[nitrogen|N]][[substituent|R]], giving amidines the general structure R<sub>''n''</sub>E(=NR)NR<sub>2</sub>.<ref>{{GoldBookRef|title=amidines|file=A00267}}</ref><ref>{{GoldBookRef|title=carboxamidines|file=C00851}}</ref><ref>{{GoldBookRef|title=sulfinamidines|file=S06107}}</ref> When the parent oxoacid is a [[carboxylic acid]], the resulting amidine is a '''carboxamidine''' or '''carboximidamide''' ([[IUPAC]] name). Carboxamidines are frequently referred to simply as amidines, as they are the most commonly encountered type of amidine in [[organic chemistry]].


==Derivatives==
==Derivatives==
===Formamidinium cations===
===Formamidinium cations===
[[Image:Formamidinium cation.png|right|150px|thumb|general structure of a formamidinium cation]]
[[Image:Formamidinium cation.png|left|upright=0.75|thumb|general structure of a formamidinium cation]]


A notable subclass of amidinium ions are the formamidinium [[cation]]s; which can be represented by the chemical formula {{chem|[R|2|N&minus;CH{{=}}NR|2||+}}. [[Deprotonation]] of these gives [[stable carbene]]s which can be represented by the chemical formula {{chem|R|2|N&minus;C:&minus;NR|2}}.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Alder|first1=Roger W.|last2=Blake|first2=Michael E.|last3=Bufali|first3=Simone|last4=Butts|first4=Craig P.|last5=Orpen|first5=A. Guy|last6=Schütz|first6=Jan|last7=Williams|first7=Stuart J.|title=Preparation of tetraalkylformamidinium salts and related species as precursors to stable carbenes|journal=Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1|date=2001|issue=14|pages=1586–1593|doi=10.1039/B104110J}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.046.0039|author1=Edward C. Taylor |author2=Wendell A. Ehrhart |author3=M. Kawanisi
A notable subclass of amidinium ions are the formamidinium [[cation]]s; which can be represented by the chemical formula {{chem|[R|2|N&minus;CH{{=}}NR|2|]|+}}. [[Deprotonation]] of these gives [[stable carbene]]s which can be represented by the chemical formula {{chem|R|2|N&minus;C:&minus;NR|2}}.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Alder|first1=Roger W.|last2=Blake|first2=Michael E.|last3=Bufali|first3=Simone|last4=Butts|first4=Craig P.|last5=Orpen|first5=A. Guy|last6=Schütz|first6=Jan|last7=Williams|first7=Stuart J.|title=Preparation of tetraalkylformamidinium salts and related species as precursors to stable carbenes|journal=Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1|date=2001|issue=14|pages=1586–1593|doi=10.1039/B104110J}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.15227/orgsyn.046.0039|author1=Edward C. Taylor |author2=Wendell A. Ehrhart |author3=M. Kawanisi
|title=Formamidine Acetate|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1966|volume=46|pages=39}}</ref>
|title=Formamidine Acetate|journal=Organic Syntheses|year=1966|volume=46|pages=39}}</ref>


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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Guanidine]]s — a similar group of compounds where the central Carbon is bonded to three Nitrogens.
* [[Guanidine]]s — a similar group of compounds where the central carbon atom is bonded to three nitrogen atoms.
*[[Imidazoline]]s contain a cyclic amidine.
* [[Imidazoline]]s contain a cyclic amidine.


==References==
==References==
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The skeletal formula of acetamidine (acetimidamide).

Amidines are organic compounds with the functional group RC(NR)NR2, where the R groups can be the same or different. They are the imine derivatives of amides (RC(O)NR2). The simplest amidine is formamidine, HC(=NH)NH2.

Examples of amidines include:

Preparation

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A common route to primary amidines is the Pinner reaction. Reaction of the nitrile with alcohol in the presence of acid gives an iminoether. Treatment of the resulting compound with ammonia then completes the conversion to the amidine.[1] Instead of using a Bronsted acid, Lewis acids such as aluminium trichloride promote the direct amination of nitriles,[2] or, in certain exceptional cases, of amides.[3] Dimethylformamide acetal reacts with primary amines to give amidines:[4]

Me2NC(H)(OMe)2 + RNH2 → Me2NC=NHR + 2 MeOH

Catalysis is likewise not required for direct amination of an imidoyl chloride.[5]

Amidines are also prepared by the addition of organolithium reagents to diimines, followed by protonation or alkylation.

Acid-base chemistry

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Amidines are much more basic than amides and are among the strongest uncharged/unionized bases.[6][7]

Protonation occurs at the sp2-hybridized nitrogen. This occurs because the positive charge can be delocalized onto both nitrogen atoms. The resulting cationic species is known as an amidinium ion[8] and possesses identical C-N bond lengths.

Applications

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Several drug or drug candidates feature amidine substituents. Examples include the antiprotozoal Imidocarb, the insecticide amitraz, the anthelmintic tribendimidine, and xylamidine, an antagonist at the 5HT2A receptor.[9]

Formamidinium (see below) may be reacted with a metal halide to form the light-absorbing semiconducting material in perovskite solar cells. Formamidinium (FA) cations or halides may partially or fully replace methylammonium halides in forming perovskite absorber layers in photovoltaic devices.

Nomenclature

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Formally, amidines are a class of oxoacids. The oxoacid from which an amidine is derived must be of the form RnE(=O)OH, where R is a substituent. The −OH group is replaced by an −NH2 group and the =O group is replaced by =NR, giving amidines the general structure RnE(=NR)NR2.[10][11][12] When the parent oxoacid is a carboxylic acid, the resulting amidine is a carboxamidine or carboximidamide (IUPAC name). Carboxamidines are frequently referred to simply as amidines, as they are the most commonly encountered type of amidine in organic chemistry.

Derivatives

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Formamidinium cations

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general structure of a formamidinium cation

A notable subclass of amidinium ions are the formamidinium cations; which can be represented by the chemical formula [R
2N−CH=NR
2]+
. Deprotonation of these gives stable carbenes which can be represented by the chemical formula R
2N−C:−NR
2.[13][14]

Amidinate salts

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Structure of cyclopentadienyl dimethyl zirconium (diisopropyl acetamidinate).[15]

An amidinate salt has the general structure M+[RNRCNR]− and can be accessed by reaction of a carbodiimide with an organometallic compound such as methyl lithium.[16] They are used widely as ligands in organometallic complexes.

See also

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  • Guanidines — a similar group of compounds where the central carbon atom is bonded to three nitrogen atoms.
  • Imidazolines contain a cyclic amidine.

References

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  1. ^ A. W. Dox (1928). "Acetamidine Hydrochloride". Organic Syntheses. 8: 1. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.008.0001.
  2. ^ "N-Phenylbenzamidine". Organic Syntheses. 36: 64. 1956. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.036.0064.
  3. ^ Taber, Douglass F. (1 Dec 2008). "The Takayama synthesis of (-)-cernuine". Organic Chemistry Highlights.
  4. ^ Daniel A. Dickman; Michael Boes; Albert I. Meyers (1989). "(S)-N,N-Dimethyl-N'-(1-tert-Butoxy-3-Methyl-2-Butyl)formamidine". Organic Syntheses. 67: 52. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.067.0052.
  5. ^ Arthur C. Hontz, E. C. Wagner (1951). "N,N-Diphenylbenzamidine". Organic Syntheses. 31: 48. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.031.0048.
  6. ^ Roche VF. Improving Pharmacy Students’ Understanding and Long-term Retention of Acid-Base Chemistry. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2007;71(6):122.
  7. ^ Clayden; Greeves; Warren (2001). Organic chemistry. Oxford university press. p. 202. ISBN 978-0-19-850346-0.
  8. ^ Schrader, Thomas; Hamilton, Andrew D., eds. (2005). Functional synthetic receptors. Wiley-VCH. p. 132. ISBN 3-527-30655-2.
  9. ^ Greenhill, John V.; Lue, Ping (1993). 5 Amidines and Guanidines in Medicinal Chemistry. Progress in Medicinal Chemistry. Vol. 30. pp. 203–326. doi:10.1016/S0079-6468(08)70378-3. ISBN 9780444899897. PMID 7905649.
  10. ^ IUPAC, Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book") (1997). Online corrected version: (2006–) "amidines". doi:10.1351/goldbook.A00267
  11. ^ IUPAC, Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book") (1997). Online corrected version: (2006–) "carboxamidines". doi:10.1351/goldbook.C00851
  12. ^ IUPAC, Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book") (1997). Online corrected version: (2006–) "sulfinamidines". doi:10.1351/goldbook.S06107
  13. ^ Alder, Roger W.; Blake, Michael E.; Bufali, Simone; Butts, Craig P.; Orpen, A. Guy; Schütz, Jan; Williams, Stuart J. (2001). "Preparation of tetraalkylformamidinium salts and related species as precursors to stable carbenes". Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1 (14): 1586–1593. doi:10.1039/B104110J.
  14. ^ Edward C. Taylor; Wendell A. Ehrhart; M. Kawanisi (1966). "Formamidine Acetate". Organic Syntheses. 46: 39. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.046.0039.
  15. ^ Keaton, Richard J.; Jayaratne, Kumudini C.; Henningsen, David A.; Koterwas, Lisa A.; Sita, Lawrence R. (2001). "Dramatic Enhancement of Activities for Living Ziegler−Natta Polymerizations Mediated by "Exposed" Zirconium Acetamidinate Initiators: The Isospecific Living Polymerization of Vinylcyclohexane". Journal of the American Chemical Society. 123 (25): 6197–6198. doi:10.1021/ja0057326. PMID 11414862.
  16. ^ Ulrich, Henri (2007). Chemistry and technology of carbodiimides. Chichester, England: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470065105.
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