Methylamine

CH₅N

IUPAC: Methanamine

CAS: 74-89-5

Overview

Methylamine is the simplest primary amine with a strong fishy odor. It is an important building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 5 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×5
16.2%
C
Carbon ×1
38.7%
N
Nitrogen ×1
45.1%

Uses

  • • Pharmaceutical synthesis
  • • Pesticide production
  • • Epoxy curing agent

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The characteristic smell of rotting fish is partly due to methylamine and trimethylamine

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable gas
  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Corrosive

Structure

SMILES

CN

Properties

Type
organic
State
gas
Molar Mass
31.06 g/mol
Density
0.0007 g/cm³
Melting Point
-93.5 °C
Boiling Point
-6.3 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
31.0422
XLogP
-0.7
TPSA
26.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

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 Methylamine?
Methylamine (CH₅N) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methanamine.
What is the molecular weight of Methylamine?
Methylamine has a molar mass of 31.06 g/mol.
What state is Methylamine at room temperature?
Methylamine is a gas at room temperature.
Is Methylamine organic or inorganic?
Methylamine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methylamine?
Methylamine (CH₅N) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N).