Ethyl azide

Ethyl azide
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name Azidoethane
	Other names Ethane, azido-; 1-Azidoethane
Identifiers
CAS Number	871-31-8 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	71449 ;
PubChem CID	79118;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID20236127 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C2H5N3/c1-2-4-5-3/h2H2,1H3 Key: UCSVJZQSZZAKLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C2H5N3/c1-2-4-5-3/h2H2,1H3 Key: UCSVJZQSZZAKLD-UHFFFAOYAG;
	SMILES [N-]=[N+]=N/CC;
Properties
Chemical formula	CH3CH2N3
Molar mass	71.083 g·mol−1
Appearance	liquid
Boiling point	50
Explosive data
Shock sensitivity	High
Friction sensitivity	High
Thermochemistry
Std enthalpy of; formation (ΔfH⦵298)	266.872
Hazards
	Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Harmful, Explosive
Related compounds
Related compounds	Hydrazoic acid, Chlorine azide, Methyl azide
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Ethyl azide (CH₃CH₂N₃) is an explosive compound sensitive to rapid heating, shock or impact. It has exploded when heated to room temperature. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO_x.

It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.