methylamine

[ meth-uh-luh-meen, -uhl-am-in ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of three derivatives of ammonia in which one or all of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by methyl groups, especially a gas, CH 5 N, with an ammonialike odor, the simplest alkyl derivative of ammonia and, like the latter, forming a series of salts.

methylamine

/ miːˈθaɪləˌmiːn /

noun

1. a colourless flammable water-soluble gas, used in the manufacture of herbicides, dyes, and drugs. Formula: CH 3 NH 2

methylamine

/ mĕth′ə-lə-mēn′,-lăm′ēn,mə-thĭl′ə-mēn′ /

1. A toxic, flammable gas produced naturally by the decomposition of organic matter and also made synthetically. It is used as a solvent and in the manufacture of many products, such as dyes and insecticides. Chemical formula: CH 5 N.

Word History and Origins

Origin of methylamine¹

First recorded in 1840–50; methyl- + amine

Example Sentences

In normal shows, a complicated train heist involving stealing a thousand gallons of methylamine would take an entire hour.

From The Daily Beast

The simplest ptomaine is , in which one H is replaced by methyl, methylamine, a gaseous ptomaine.

From Project Gutenberg

Nascent hydrogen reduces cyanamide to ammonia and methylamine.

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When heated with strong potassium hydrate, it yields methylamine.

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