Unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine

Unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine (UDMH; 1,1-dimethylhydrazine, heptyl or codenamed Geptil) is a chemical compound with the formula H2NN(CH3)2 that is used as a rocket propellant. It is a colorless liquid, with a sharp, fishy, ammonia-like smell typical for organic amines. Samples turn yellowish on exposure to air and absorb oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is miscible with water, ethanol, and kerosene. In concentration between 2.5% and 95% in air, its vapors are flammable. It is not sensitive to shock. Symmetrical dimethylhydrazine (1,2-dimethylhydrazine) is also known but is not as useful. UDMH can be oxidized in air to form many different substances, including toxic ones.

Unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1,1-Dimethylhydrazine
Other names
Dimazine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
605261
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.000.287
EC Number
  • 200-316-0
KEGG
MeSH dimazine
RTECS number
  • MV2450000
UNII
UN number 1163
  • InChI=1S/C2H8N2/c1-4(2)3/h3H2,1-2H3 N
    Key: RHUYHJGZWVXEHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N N
  • CN(C)N
Properties
H2NN(CH3)2
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Ammoniacal, fishy
Density 791 kgm−3 (at 22 °C)
Melting point −57 °C; −71 °F; 216 K
Boiling point 64.0 °C; 147.1 °F; 337.1 K
Miscible
Vapor pressure 13.7 kPa (at 20 °C)
1.4075
Thermochemistry
164.05 JK−1mol−1
200.25 JK−1mol−1
48.3 kJmol−1
−1982.3 – −1975.1 kJmol−1
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Carcinogen, spontaneously ignites on contact with oxidizers
GHS labelling:
Danger
H225, H301, H314, H331, H350, H411
P210, P261, P273, P280, P301+P310
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
4
3
1
Flash point −10 °C (14 °F; 263 K)
248 °C (478 °F; 521 K)
Explosive limits 2–95%
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
  • 122 mg kg−1 (oral, rat)
  • 1.06 g kg−1 (dermal, rabbit)
  • 252 ppm (rat, 4 hr)
  • 172 ppm (mouse, 4 hr)
  • 392 ppm (hamster, 4 hr)
  • 3580 ppm (dog, 15 min)
  • 1410 ppm (rat, 1 hr)
  • 981 ppm (dog, 1 hr)
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3) [skin]
REL (Recommended)
Ca C 0.06 ppm (0.15 mg/m3) [2 hr]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
Ca [15 ppm]
Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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