Cyanamide, 50% w/w aq. soln., stab.

Description

CAS: 420-04-2 | CH2N2 | 42.041 g/mol

It is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. Cyanamide was used as nitrogen source in thermal transformation of metal oxide nanoparticles into nanocrystalline metal nitrides. It was used in the synthesis of mesoporous graphitic C3N4. Cyanamide in aqueous solution or in the form of its calcium salt is used as a fertilizer in agriculture. It is a potent inhibitor of liver aldehyde dehydrogenases.

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Applications
It is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. Cyanamide was used as nitrogen source in thermal transformation of metal oxide nanoparticles into nanocrystalline metal nitrides. It was used in the synthesis of mesoporous graphitic C3N4. Cyanamide in aqueous solution or in the form of its calcium salt is used as a fertilizer in agriculture. It is a potent inhibitor of liver aldehyde dehydrogenases.

Solubility
Soluble in water (85 g/100 ml (25°C). Soluble in organic solvents.

Notes
May form precipitate on storage

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 420-04-2
• Molecular Formula: CH2N2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 42.041
• MDL Number: MFCD00007572
• InChI Key: XZMCDFZZKTWFGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hydrogen, carbimide, amidocyanogen, carbamonitrile, cyanoamine, cyanogenamide, cyanogen nitride, n-cyanoamine, alzogur, dormex
• PubChem CID: 9864
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16698
• IUPAC Name: cyanamide
• SMILES: C(#N)N

• Density: 1.06
• pH: 4.2
• Flash Point: None
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.395
• Linear Formula: H₂NCN
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2922
• Beilstein: 1732569
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive; May form a precipitate
• Merck Index: 14,2684
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (85g/100 ml (25°C). Soluble in organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 42.04
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 50% w/w aq. soln.
• Chemical Name or Material: Cyanamide, stabilized

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H311-H314-H317-H335-H351-H361fd-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H314-H312-H319-H317 Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	206-992-3
RTECSNumber	GS5950000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only