CAS Number: 124‑40‑3
Synonyms: Methylamine; MMA (40% solution)
Formula (as delivered):CH₃NH₂ · H₂O (40% w/w solution)
Product Introduction
Mono methyl amine in a 40% aqueous solution is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent, fishy odor. This solution is a key intermediate for pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, agrochemicals, surfactants, and various industrial processes.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear to slightly yellow liquid |
| Concentration | ~40% w/w methylamine solution |
| Molecular Weight | 31.06 g/mol (pure MMA) |
| Density | Approx. 0.90 g/cm³ (40% solution) |
| Boiling Point | ~55°C (of the pure gas at 1 atm) |
| Solubility | Fully miscible in water |
| Vapor Pressure | Significant—volatile and odorous |
| pH (aqueous sol’n) | Strongly alkaline (~11–12) |