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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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -80ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 186-188 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.846 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 69.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 98.08440 |
| PSA | 27.03000 |
| LogP | 0.80928 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.423(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- 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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