Methanediamine

 ( Diamines ) 

Methanediamine is the simplest geminal diamine. Its chemical formula is CH₂(NH₂)₂, and its structure consists of two on a central carbon atom. Although methanediamine only exists transiently in solution, its hydrochloride salt has been used in chemical synthesis since 1914. The hydrochloride is useful for the synthesis of primary from .

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Possible relevance to primordial chemistry Methylamine and ammonia will react to form methanediamine when exposed under energetic electrons, just like conditions similar to cold . Since methanediamine is the simplest molecule to contain the N-C-N moiety, it could be a vital intermediate in the abiogenesis of heterocyclic compounds that contain the N-C-N moiety, such as .

Categories: Diamines

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