Guanidine,N-methyl-N'-nitro- (4245-76-5)

Identification
Name:	Guanidine,N-methyl-N'-nitro-
Synonyms:	Guanidine,1-methyl-2-nitro- (6CI,7CI,8CI); 1-Methyl-3-nitroguanidine; MNG;N-Methyl-N'-nitroguanidine; NSC 11887
CAS:	4245-76-5
Molecular Formula:	C2H6 N4 O2
Molecular Weight:	118.09 . CODE
InChI:	InChI=1/C2H7N4O2/c1-4-2(3)5-6(7)8/h1H3,(H,7,8)(H3,3,4,5)/q+1
Molecular Structure:
Properties
Transport:	UN 1325
Melting Point:	158 - 160 C
Boiling Point:	Decomposes
Density:	1.57 g/cm³
Water Solubility:	soluble (easily soluble in alkali solution )
Solubility:	soluble (easily soluble in alkali solution )
Appearance:	white crystalline powder
Specification:	Health Hazard and Fire Hazard of N-methyl-N&prime ; -Nitroguanidin (4245-76-5): Health Hazard: Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution. Fire Hazard: Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames. Some may burn rapidly with flare burning effect. Powders, dusts, shavings, borings, turnings or cuttings may explode or burn with explosive violence. Substance may be transported in a molten form at a temperature that may be above its flash point. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
Report:	EPA Genetic Toxicology Program.
Packinggroup:	III
Safety Data
Hazard Symbols	F: Flammable Xn: Harmful