
Catalog Number	AR003TW8
Chemical Name	N-methylcyclopropanamine
CAS Number	5163-20-2
Molecular Formula	C4H9N
Molecular Weight	71.121
MDL Number	MFCD00045391
SMILES	CNC1CC1

N-Methylcyclopropanamine is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis for its unique properties and reactivity. As a cyclic amine with a methyl group attached to a three-membered cyclopropane ring, it serves as a valuable building block in the development of various organic compounds.In chemical synthesis, N-Methylcyclopropanamine can be employed as a precursor in the preparation of complex molecules such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials. Its characteristic structural features make it a desirable reagent for introducing functional groups or chirality into target molecules. Additionally, the strained cyclopropane ring in N-Methylcyclopropanamine can act as a reactive site for ring-opening reactions, enabling the formation of diverse molecular architectures.Furthermore, the presence of the amine group in N-Methylcyclopropanamine allows for facile derivatization, enabling the modification of its chemical properties or connectivity in multistep synthetic sequences. Its inclusion in a synthetic route can enhance efficiency, selectivity, and overall synthetic feasibility, making it a valuable tool for chemists engaged in the development of novel compounds with tailored properties and functions.