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METHANAMINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH5N
formula, see observation
CH3NH2
formula, see observation
74-89-5
CAS number
OBS

Derivation: alkylation of anhydrous ammonia with methanol. Physical state: Colourless compressed liquefied gas. ... Monomethylamine is used as an intermediate for the production of N-methylpyrrolidone, alkyl alkanolamines and monomethyl hydrazine (ingredients of rocket fuel). It is used to make other organic chemicals including rubber chemicals, pesticides (dimethoate, carbaryl, carbofuron, sodium methyldithiocarbamate, monomethylacetoacetamide), surfactants, photographic chemicals, corrosion inhibitors, explosives, dyes and pharmaceuticals (adrenaline, ephedrine and pethidine).

OBS

methanamine: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

[Also known under the following commercial designations:] UN 1061 (methylamine, anhydrous); UN 1235 (methylamine, aqueous solution).

OBS

Chemical formula: CH5N or CH3NH2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH5N
formula, see observation
CH3NH2
formula, see observation
74-89-5
CAS number
OBS

Principales utilisations : Synthèse organique d'agents tensio-actifs, de solvants, de colorants, de pesticides, de produits pharmaceutiques. Utilisé comme solvant, comme propulseur pour fusées et dans le développement photographique.

OBS

méthanamine : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH5N ou CH3NH2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH5N
formula, see observation
CH3NH2
formula, see observation
74-89-5
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: CH5N o CH3NH2

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