English Name | Methylamine Hydrochloride |
English Synonyms | Methylammonium chloride; Methylamine HCl; Methanaminium chloride; Monomethylamine hydrochloride |
CAS Number | 593-51-1 |
EINECS Number | 209-795-0 |
Molecular Formula | CH₅N·HCl (Corrected from CH₆ClN) ** |
Molecular Weight | 67.52 g/mol (Calculated: 67.52 g/mol) ** |
InChI | InChI=1S/CH₅N.ClH/c1-2;/h2H₂,1H3;1H |
Molecular Structure |  
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Melting Point | 228-233°C (decomposition) |
Boiling Point | Sublimes/Decomposes (38.2°C refers to methylamine gas) ** |
Water Solubility | Soluble (108 g/100mL at 20°C) |
Vapor Pressure | Negligible (Solid) • Methylamine gas: 3,970 mmHg at 25°C ** |
Physicochemical Properties | • Appearance: White crystalline solid |
• Hygroscopic: Absorbs moisture from air |
• Odor: Ammoniacal (when moist) |
Applications | Analytical reagent • Organic synthesis (pharmaceutical intermediates) |
Hazard Symbol |  
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Xn: Harmful |
Risk Phrases | R22: Harmful if swallowed |
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin |
Safety Phrases | S26: In case of eye contact, rinse immediately |
S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |