| Identification | |
| Name: | Methylnitrosourea |
| Synonyms: | 1-Methyl-1-Nitrosourea; 1-nitroso-1-methylurea; MNU; Nitrosomethylurea; n-methyl-n-nitroso-carbamide; N-methyl-N-nitroso-Urea; NMH; NMM; NMU; N-Nitrosomethylurea - Carc.; N-nitroso-N-methylcarbamide; N-Nitroso-N-Methylurea; ski 24464; sri 859; N-Methyl-N-nitrosourea |
| CAS: | 684-93-5 |
| EINECS: | 211-678-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H5N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 103.08 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H5N3O2/c1-5(4-7)2(3)6/h1H3,(H2,3,6) |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1325 |
| Melting Point: | 124 |
| Flash Point: | 53.1 oC |
| Boiling Point: | 164.3 oCat 760 mmHg |
| Density: | 1.46 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids. |
| Refractive index: | 1.574 |
| Water Solubility: | Soluble. <0.1 g/100 mL at 18 C |
| Solubility: | Soluble.<0.1g/100mLat18C |
| Appearance: | solid |
| Specification: |
It may be stored at room temperature decomposition caused the explosion. |
| Report: |
NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens. IARC Cancer Review: Group 2A IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 ,1987,p. 56.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Human Limited Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 17 ,1978,p. 227.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 17 ,1978,p. 227.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) , IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 1 ,1972,p. 125.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Flash Point: | 53.1 oC |
| Color: | PALE YELLOW CRYSTALS COLORLESS OR YELLOWISH PLATES FROM ETHANOL |
| Usage: | Precursor of Diazomethane. It has a cytotoxicity effect. This product contains an undetermined amount of water |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F:Flammable
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