Methyl azide

Methyl azide
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Azidomethane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/CH3N3/c1-3-4-2/h1H3 Y
    Key: PBTHJVDBCFJQGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • [N-]=[N+]=N\C
Properties
CH3N3
Molar mass 57.056 g·mol−1
Appearance white powder
Boiling point 20–21 °C (68–70 °F; 293–294 K)
slightly soluble
Solubility alkane, ether
Explosive data
Shock sensitivity High
Friction sensitivity High
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 Highly explosive
Related compounds
Related compounds
 Hydrazoic acid, Chlorine azide, Ethyl azide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Methyl azide is an organic compound with the formula CH3N3. It is a white solid and it is the simplest organic azide.

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