A catalyst that effectively converts amides to amines at low temperature under low hydrogen pressure has been demonstrated by a team of researchers. Amines are vital in nature; for example, amino ...

Extracts from rosemary may prevent the formation of mutagenic compounds formed during cooking meat at high temperature, says a new American study. Levels of mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds called ...

Amines are an important class of organic compounds. Students might be aware that adrenaline and ephedrine, which contain secondary amino groups, are used to increase blood pressure. Novocain which is ...