Methyl azide
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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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Azidomethane | |||
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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 | ||
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Shock sensitivity | High | ||
Friction sensitivity | High | ||
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Highly explosive | ||
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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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