METHYL

METHYL - Names and Identifiers

Name	Methyl
Synonyms	Methyl Fluthiacet- methyl halosulfurone Clavulanic Acid Methyl Ester 3,4-Methylenedioxy AMphetaMine-d6 Hydrochloride (2R,3Z,5R)-3-(2-Hydroxyethylidene)-7-oxo-4-oxa-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS	57943-82-5

METHYL - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C9H11NO5
Molar Mass	213.19
Density	1.46±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
Boling Point	425.6±45.0 °C(Predicted)
Solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Appearance	Oil
Color	Pale Yellow to Light Yellow
pKa	13.43±0.10(Predicted)
Storage Condition	Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
Stability	Temperature Sensitive

METHYL - Introduction

Methyl (Methyl) is a functional group in organic compounds, chemical formula-CH3. It has the following properties:

1. Physical properties: methyl is a colorless gas, odorless, has a lower boiling point and melting point. It is soluble in many organic solvents, such as alcohols and ethers.

2. Chemical properties: Methyl is a charged group that can be combined with other atoms or molecules through covalent bonds. It often exhibits electrophilicity and nucleophilicity in chemical reactions and plays an important role in many organic reactions.

The application of methyl is very extensive, including the following aspects:

1. Synthetic chemistry: methyl can be used as an important raw material for the synthesis of other compounds. For example, it can be used to synthesize various organic compounds, such as alcohols, acids, ethers, esters, etc., which have important applications in the industries of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, dyes, coatings, etc.

2. Fuel: methyl can also be used as fuel. For example, methyl groups are widely used in ethanol fuel and methanol fuel.

There are many ways to produce methyl groups, the most common of which is by reacting methane (CH4) with hydrogen (H2) in the presence of a suitable catalyst. In addition, the methyl group can also be obtained by other chemical reactions or extracted from natural resources.

in the use and handling of methyl need to pay attention to its safety issues:

1. Toxicity: methyl is toxic, and excessive inhalation will cause harm to human health, especially to the respiratory system and central nervous system. Therefore, in the use of methyl should pay attention to do a good job of personal protection, to avoid excessive inhalation.

2. Fire and explosion: methyl is a flammable substance, fire or explosion will occur when exposed to open flame, high temperature or oxidant. Care must be taken in the storage and use of methyl to prevent ignition and avoid mixing with other flammable substances.

3. Emissions and treatment: methyl volatile in the atmosphere, emissions to the environment will cause pollution to the atmosphere. After use, methyl waste should be properly disposed of for safe disposal in accordance with local regulations.

Last Update：2024-04-09 21:21:28