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azomethane

azomethane Structure
azomethane structure
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
Molecular Weight:
58.08
MDL Number:
MFCD26139987
MOL File:
503-28-6.mol
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azomethane Properties

Melting point -77.9°C
Boiling point 1.55°C
Density 0.5841 (rough estimate)
refractive index 1.4180 (estimate)
color Yellow liquid

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictograms
GHS02,GHS04
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H280-H220
Precautionary statements  P410+P403-P210-P377-P381-P403

azomethane Chemical Properties,Uses,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

1,2-Dimethyldiazene Azodimethane Dimethyldiazene Diazene, dimethyl- Diazene, dimethyl- (9CI) (E)-1,2-Dimethyldiazene 503-28-6