Methyl carbamate
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Methyl carbamate (also called methylurethane, or urethylane) is an organic compound and the simplest ester of carbamic acid (H2NCO2H). It is a colourless solid.[2]
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C2H5NO2 | |
Molar mass | 75 g/mol |
Appearance | white solid |
Density | 1.136 (56 °C) |
Melting point | 52 °C (126 °F; 325 K) |
Boiling point | 177 °C (351 °F; 450 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Methyl carbamate is prepared by the reaction of methanol and urea:
- CO(NH2)2 + CH3OH → CH3OC(O)NH2 + NH3
It also forms in the reaction of ammonia with methyl chloroformate or dimethyl carbonate.