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Magnesium nitride, 99.6% (metals basis)
Description
The use of magnesium nitride as a convenient source of ammonia allows a direct transformation of esters to primary amides. Methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, and tert-butyl esters are converted to the corresponding carboxamides in good yields.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 800°C (decomposition) |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| UN Number | UN3178 |
| Solubility Information | Reacts with water. |
| Formula Weight | 100.95 |
| Percent Purity | 99.6% |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
| Density | 2.71 g/mL |
| Assay | (metals basis) |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H228-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H228-H315-H319-H335 Flammable solid. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P240-P241-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 235-022-1 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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