azomethane
- Product Name
- azomethane
- CAS No.
- 503-28-6
- Chemical Name
- azomethane
- Synonyms
- Azodimethane;Dimethyldiazene;Diazene, dimethyl-;1,2-Dimethyldiazene;(E)-1,2-Dimethyldiazene;Diazene, dimethyl- (9CI)
- CBNumber
- CB31342100
- Molecular Formula
- C2H6N2
- Formula Weight
- 58.08
- MOL File
- 503-28-6.mol
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azomethane Property
- Melting point:
- -77.9°C
- Boiling point:
- 1.55°C
- Density
- 0.5841 (rough estimate)
- refractive index
- 1.4180 (estimate)
- color
- Yellow liquid
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)
- Symbol(GHS)
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- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
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H220Extremely flammable gas
H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
- Precautionary statements
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P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P377Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
P381Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
P403Store in a well-ventilated place.
P410+P403Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
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azomethane Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Safety Profile
A heat-sensitive explosive. Whenheated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.
Purification Methods
Purify azomethane by distillation in a vacuum line and store it in the dark at -80o. It is soluble in EtOH, Et2O and EtOAc. It can be EXPLOSIVE. [Beilstein 4 H 562, 4 I 566, 4 II 966, 4 III 1747, 4 IV 3366.]
azomethane Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
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