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HYDROXYLAMINE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
H3NO
formula, see observation
NH2OH
formula, see observation
7803-49-8
CAS number
DEF

A colorless, crystalline compound which is produced commercially by the acid hydrolysis of nitroparaffins, decomposes on heating, melts at 33°C, and is used in organic synthesis and as a reducing agent.

OBS

hydroxylamine: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: H3NO or NH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H3NO
formula, see observation
NH2OH
formula, see observation
7803-49-8
CAS number
DEF

Dérivé hydroxylé de l'ammoniac se présentant sous la forme d'un solide fondant à 33 °C, très soluble dans l'eau et moins basique que l'ammoniac, que l'on utilise en synthèse organique et comme agent réducteur.

OBS

hydroxylamine : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : H3NO ou NH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
H3NO
formula, see observation
NH2OH
formula, see observation
7803-49-8
CAS number
OBS

Sólido cristalino incoloro. Explosiona a 130º C. Soluble en alcohol, ácidos y agua fría. Tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: H3NO o NH2OH

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