| Formula / Notation | CH5N |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 74-89-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 31.057 |
| Melting Point | -134.5 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 20.3 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.693 at 20.3 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methylamine, anhydrous appears as a colorless gas or a liquid. Pungent fishy odor resembling odor of ammonia. The liquid boils at cold temperatures, hence it vaporizes rapidly when unconfined. Vapo... |
| Also Known As | methanamine; Methanamine; Aminomethane; Monomethylamine; 74-89-5; Carbinamine; Mercurialin; N-Methylamine; Methylaminen; Metilamine |
| Category | Bases & Alkalis |
What is Methylamine?
Methylamine is the simplest of the methylamines, consisting of ammonia bearing a single methyl substituent. It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a primary aliphatic amine, a member of methylamines and a one-carbon compound. It is a conjugate base of a methylammonium.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: methanamine
Other Names / Synonyms: methanamine; Methanamine; Aminomethane; Monomethylamine; 74-89-5; Carbinamine; Mercurialin; N-Methylamine; Methylaminen; Metilamine
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -134.5 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 20.3 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.693 at 20.3 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 31.057 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methylamine, anhydrous appears as a colorless gas or a liquid. Pungent fishy odor resembling odor of ammonia. The liquid boils at cold temperatures, hence it vaporizes rapidly when unconfined. Vapo... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Methylamine is the simplest of the methylamines, consisting of ammonia bearing a single methyl substituent. It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a primary aliphatic amine, a member of methylamines and a one-carbon compound. It is a conjugate base of a methylammonium.
Used in chemical manufacturing, pH adjustment, saponification, water treatment, and as a laboratory reagent.
Corrosive or irritant. Causes burns to skin and eyes. Store away from acids. Wear protective gloves and goggles. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Methylamine is: CH5N