Methyl Isocyanate

C₂H₃NO

IUPAC: Methyl isocyanate

CAS: 624-83-9

Overview

Methyl isocyanate (MIC) is a highly reactive and toxic chemical used in pesticide manufacturing. It was the chemical released in the 1984 Bhopal disaster.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 3 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×3
5.3%
C
Carbon ×2
42.1%
N
Nitrogen ×1
24.6%
O
Oxygen ×1
28.0%

Uses

  • • Pesticide manufacture (carbaryl)
  • • Chemical intermediate

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, the world's worst industrial disaster, involved MIC release

Safety

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Fatal on inhalation

Structure

SMILES

CN=C=O

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
57.05 g/mol
Density
0.9600 g/cm³
Melting Point
-45.0 °C
Boiling Point
39.1 °C
Solubility
reacts

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
57.0215
XLogP
1.1
TPSA
29.4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
44.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methyl Isocyanate?
Methyl Isocyanate (C₂H₃NO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methyl isocyanate.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl Isocyanate?
Methyl Isocyanate has a molar mass of 57.05 g/mol.
What state is Methyl Isocyanate at room temperature?
Methyl Isocyanate is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Methyl Isocyanate organic or inorganic?
Methyl Isocyanate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methyl Isocyanate?
Methyl Isocyanate (C₂H₃NO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).