Question methlylamine

[HairyPoppins]

When i make methylamine hydrochloride from ammonium chloride and formaldehyde it doesn't really smell as bad as people say. does anybody else get it?

 

[xoxo2.0]

crystaline form has very less odor but the actual odor is in aq form as it's boiling point is lower than the room temp. the vapours has a ammonical odor to fishy.

 

[HairyPoppins]

ok yeah i dont think its as bad as everyone says. mine does have a bit of smell but its not as strong as chlorine,acetic acid or ammonia.

 

[Never to sleep]

I confirm. The hydrochloride salt has a very subtle odor. Like xoxo2.0 said, when heated ammonia like fumes are released with a resemblance of the iconic general smell of various amines.

 

[HairyPoppins]

Maybe mine just isnt that pure.i never got the salt because it sublimates at rt ,my fume hood is pretty good though. I haven't used it much in reaction.just the times that i have,it didnt come off as strong as I thought it should. thanks