Name the alkyl groups that are attached to the nitrogen atom of the amine. Amines are weak bases due to the presence of a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom. The resultant products are the co...Name the alkyl groups that are attached to the nitrogen atom of the amine. Amines are weak bases due to the presence of a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom. The resultant products are the conjugate acid of the amine and the hydroxide ion. Amines are often formed biologically during the breakdown of proteins in animal cells, and so many have the smell of death and decay.