tertiary amine
chemical compound
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A tertiary amine is an organic compound derived from ammonia (NH3) where all three hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic groups (R3N). These compounds are common in nature, found in alkaloids and neurotransmitters, and are also produced industrially for use in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and synthetic resins. Tertiary amines are generally less volatile and less odorous than primary or secondary amines. While many aliphatic amines are not highly toxic, aromatic amines can be dangerous poisons and some are linked to cancer.123
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