Definition

A toxic and flammable gas used in making various products, including dyes and insecticides.

Example

Methylamine is often used in laboratories for chemical synthesis.

Conversation

Have you heard about methylamine?

Yeah, I read it's used in making dyes and pesticides.

I can't believe something like methylamine can be so useful and so dangerous.

Exactly! It's fascinating how chemicals can have such varied applications.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Methylamine is formed from "methyl" (from Greek "methylen", meaning a chemical group derived from methane) and "amine" (from Latin "ammonia", meaning nitrogen-containing compound). The word refers to a chemical compound that contains both a methyl group and an amine group.

Memory Tip

Think of 'methyl' as a part derived from methane, and 'amine' as a nitrogen compound. This helps you remember that methylamine is a compound that combines these two chemical groups.

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