Hydroxylamine

NH₃O

IUPAC: Hydroxylamine

CAS: 7803-49-8

Overview

Hydroxylamine is a reducing agent and nucleophile used in organic synthesis to produce oximes, hydroxamic acids, and various pharmaceuticals.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 3 1.0080
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×3
9.2%
N
Nitrogen ×1
42.4%
O
Oxygen ×1
48.4%

Uses

  • • Organic synthesis reagent
  • • Photographic developer
  • • Semiconductor cleaning

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Can explode when heated above 70°C or in concentrated form

Safety

  • ⚠ Explosive when concentrated
  • ⚠ Mutagen
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

NO

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
33.03 g/mol
Density
1.2270 g/cm³
Melting Point
33.0 °C
Boiling Point
58.0 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
33.0215
XLogP
-1.2
TPSA
46.3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydroxylamine?
Hydroxylamine (NH₃O) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Hydroxylamine.
What is the molecular weight of Hydroxylamine?
Hydroxylamine has a molar mass of 33.03 g/mol.
What state is Hydroxylamine at room temperature?
Hydroxylamine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Hydroxylamine organic or inorganic?
Hydroxylamine is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Hydroxylamine?
Hydroxylamine (NH₃O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).