Methyl radical
Methyl radical is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH•
3 (also written as [CH
3]•). It is a metastable colourless gas, which is mainly produced in situ as a precursor to other hydrocarbons in the petroleum cracking industry. It can act as either a strong oxidant or a strong reductant, and is quite corrosive to metals.
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MeSH | Methyl+radical |
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CH3 | |
Molar mass | 15.035 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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