Eschenmoser's salt
Also known as: N,N-Dimethylmethyleneammonium iodide, N,N-Dimethylmethyleneiminium iodide, Dimethyl methyleneammonium iodide, Eschenmoser's reagent, Eschenmoser's iodide salt, N-Methyl-N-methylenemethanaminium iodide, Methanaminium, N-methyl-N-methylene-, iodide (1:1), N,N-Dimethylmethaniminium iodide
Eschenmoser's salt (CAS 33797-51-2) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H8IN and a molecular weight of 185.007 g/mol. Key property: a melting point of 219 °C (dec.)(lit.). It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 33797-51-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1318072-8
- Molecular Formula
- C3H8IN
- Molecular Weight
- 185.007 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 219 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Exact Mass | 184.970139 |
| PSA | 3.01000 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2923900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2923900090 other quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Eschenmoser's salt?
The CAS number of Eschenmoser's salt is 33797-51-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Eschenmoser's salt?
Eschenmoser's salt has molecular formula C3H8IN and molecular weight 185.007 g/mol.
Is Eschenmoser's salt hazardous?
Eschenmoser's salt has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Eschenmoser's salt?
For Eschenmoser's salt, Upstream Products: N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyldiaminomethane, Eschenmoser's salt, Trimethylsilyl iodide; Downstream Products: 3-(dimethylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-one, 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(dimethylamino)-1-propanone, Sodium iodide.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Eschenmoser's salt (CAS 33797-51-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1318072-8 (accessed 2026-11-09).
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