| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
METHYL ISOCYANIDE | [CAS]
593-75-9 | [Synonyms]
CH3NC
Isocyanomethane
METHANE,ISOCYANO
METHYL ISOCYANIDE
METHYL ISONITRILE | [EINECS(EC#)]
209-806-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C2H3N | [MDL Number]
MFCD05864413 | [MOL File]
593-75-9.mol | [Molecular Weight]
41.05 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
-45°C | [Boiling point ]
81.65°C (estimate) | [density ]
0.7424 | [refractive index ]
1.3427 | [storage temp. ]
Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere | [solubility ]
Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly) | [form ]
Oil | [color ]
Light Orange to Orange | [Water Solubility ]
91g/L(15 ºC) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Methyl isocyanide (593-75-9) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Isocyanomethane can be used as porous embolization microspheres comprising drugs. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Isocyanomethane is an isocyanide. | [Reactivity Profile]
Methyl isocyanide is a reactive amphiphilic reagents for 1,1-additions to form heterocyclic N-t-butylimines, iminoyl halides, α-hydroxy amides, α,β-enals, α-acylamino amides via Passerini reactions, and polymethylene imines; oxidative additions to isocyanates and isothiocyanates. | [Precautions]
It should be freshly distilled before use. It is a foul-smelling liquid that should be stored and used in a fume hood. Contaminated equipment should be washed with 5% methanolic sulfuric acid.
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