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Diethylcyanamide

Also known as: N,N-Diethylcyanamide, N-Cyanodiethylamine, Cyanodiethylamine, (Diethylamino)carbonitrile, diethyl-cyanamid, diethylkyanamide, USAF ek-6326, NSC 7768, (Diethylamino) cyanide, Diethylcarbamonitrile

Diethylcyanamide (CAS 617-83-4) is a compound in the Organic Bases category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H10N2 and a molecular weight of 98.14630 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -80ºC, a boiling point of 186-188 °C(lit.), a density of 0.846 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 69.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H311 — Toxic in contact with skin and H331 — Toxic if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.

CAS No.
617-83-4
Jingsj CID
J-44740-5
Molecular Formula
C5H10N2
Molecular Weight
98.14630 g/mol
Category
Organic Bases
Last updated
11/2/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-80ºC
Boiling Point186-188 °C(lit.)
Density0.846 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point69.4 °C
Exact Mass98.08440
PSA27.03000
LogP0.80928
Refractive Indexn20/D 1.423(lit.)

GHS Safety & Compliance

Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger
  • H301 — Toxic if swallowed
  • H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
  • H331 — Toxic if inhaled
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Diethylcyanamide?

The CAS number of Diethylcyanamide is 617-83-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Diethylcyanamide?

Diethylcyanamide has molecular formula C5H10N2 and molecular weight 98.14630 g/mol.

Is Diethylcyanamide hazardous?

Diethylcyanamide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin; H331 — Toxic if inhaled.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Diethylcyanamide?

For Diethylcyanamide, Upstream Products: Cyanogen bromide, Diethylamine, 1,1-Diethylurea; Downstream Products: N,N-Diethylguanidine, N2,N2-Diethyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine, 1,1-Diethylurea.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Diethylcyanamide (CAS 617-83-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-44740-5 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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