Methylhydrazine
Methylhydrazine is a chemical compound with the formula CH3NHNH2. It is a derivative of hydrazine where one hydrogen atom on one of the nitrogen atoms is replaced by a methyl group. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent, ammonia-like odor. Methylhydrazine is highly flammable and a strong reducing agent. It is miscible with water, ethanol, and ether.
This compound is primarily known for its use as a rocket propellant, often in combination with an
Methylhydrazine also finds applications in organic synthesis as a reagent. It can be used in the preparation