Diazomethane
Диазометан · ديازو ميثان · Diazomethan · Διαζωμεθάνιο · Diazometano · دیآزو متان · डाइएजोमिथेन · Diazometán · Diazometano · ジアゾメタン · Диазометан · Diazomethaan
| CAS | 334-88-3 |
|---|---|
| EC | 206-382-7 |
| UN | 1953 |
| Formula | CH2N2 |
| Molar mass | 42.04 g/mol |
| Autoignition temperature | 100 °C |
| Temperature class | T6 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 1.45 |
| GHS | Danger · H350 |
Diazomethane is the simplest diazo compound, in which a diazo group is attached to a methylene group. It has a role as an alkylating agent, an antineoplastic agent, a carcinogenic agent and a poison. Diazomethane is a yellow gas with a musty odor that is shipped as a liquid under pressure. (NIOSH, 2024) Highly toxic by inhalation.