Methylamine hydrochloride

Agent Name
Methylamine hydrochloride
CAS Number
593-51-1
Formula
C-H5-N.Cl-H
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Methylamine hydrochloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Methylammonium chloride; Monomethylamine hydrochloride; Monomethylammonium chloride; N-Methylammonium chloride; Methanamine, hydrochloride; Methylamine, hydrochloride (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amines, Aliphatic
Description
Deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] White crystals with an amine-like odor; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; Methylamine is used in tanning; [Merck Index]
Comments
A severe eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Methylamine."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00101 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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