methanamine

CH₅N
100%
Structural formula of methanamine

methanamine, methanamine, aminomethane, methylamine

A colorless gas that smells similar to fish. It is used as a basis for many compounds. Usually available in solution or as anhydrous gas in a pressurized tank.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass31.1
Density656 g/m³
Melting point-136 -93.1 180
Boiling point20.6 -6.35 267
Partition coeff. (logP)-0.472
Solubility (water)0.0325 mol/L1.01 g/L

Reactions using methanamine


Compound added to the database on February 13, 2020, last modified on September 3, 2022.