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METHYLAMINE [3 records]

Record 1 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C12H11NO2
formula, see observation
C10H7OOCNHCH3
formula, see observation
C10H7OOCNH-CH3
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound which is synthesized directly from 1-naphthol and methyl isocyanate or from naphthyl chloroformate(1-naphthol and phosgene) plus methylamine, and which is used as an insecticide.

OBS

Chemical formulas: C12H11NO2 or C10H7OOCNHCH3 or C10H7OOCNH-CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C12H11NO2
formula, see observation
C10H7OOCNHCH3
formula, see observation
C10H7OOCNH-CH3
formula, see observation
OBS

En U.R.S.S., «sevin» a été accepté comme nom commun.

OBS

Formules chimiques : C12H11NO2 ou C10H7OOCNHCH3 ou C10H7OOCNH-CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C12H11NO2
formula, see observation
C10H7OOCNHCH3
formula, see observation
C10H7OOCNH-CH3
formula, see observation
DEF

Insecticida de contacto del grupo de los carbamatos. También es regulador del crecimiento de vegetales.

OBS

Fórmulas químicas : C12H11NO2 o C10H7OOCNHCH3 o C10H7OOCNH-CH3

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Record 2 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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Record 3 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-methylpropane-1,3-diamine: form recommended by the IUPAC (Int. Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

N, N-bis(3-aminopropyl) methylamine : incorrect form.

OBS

The capital letter "N" must be italicized.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-méthylpropane-1,3-diamine : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union int. de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

N,N-bis(3-aminopropyl)méthylamine : forme incorrecte.

OBS

La lettre majuscule «N» s'écrit en italique.

Spanish

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