Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Methylamine, represented by CH3NH2, is an organic compound with one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and one amino group (-NH2). It is commonly used as a reagent in various chemical reactions.
Related terms
Amine: A class of organic compounds containing nitrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms.
Alkyl group: An alkane chain (hydrocarbon) that has lost one hydrogen atom, leaving it ready to bond with other atoms or groups.
Organic compound: Compounds mainly composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms, often found in living organisms.