Description

Monomethylammonium Cyanide is a specialized organonitrogen compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, combining a methylammonium cation with a cyanide anion, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules and functional materials. This chemical is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a versatile reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monomethylammonium Cyanide
CAS No.	51283-79-5
Molecular Formula	C₂H₆N₂
Molecular Weight	58.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylammonium Cyanide; Cyanomethanaminium; Methanaminium, cyano-; Methylamine Hydrocyanide; Aminomethane Hydrocyanide; MMAC; (Methylazaniumyl)methanide
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Quality Control

Our Monomethylammonium Cyanide is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali, it should be stored separately from acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.