Methyl carbamate

　　Main Uses

　　Organic synthesis intermediate:

　　Used for synthesizing isocyanates (e.g., methyl isocyanate), carbamate pesticides (e.g., insecticides, fungicides), and pharmaceutical intermediates (e.g., antiepileptic drugs).

　　Used as a raw material for synthesizing pyrimidine compounds and urea derivatives.

　　Pharmaceutical field:

　　Formerly used as an intermediate for sedatives and hypnotics, but its toxicity limits direct pharmaceutical use.

　　Used as a protecting group or reaction unit in the synthesis of certain drugs.

　　Other applications:

　　Used as a solvent or co-solvent to dissolve certain organic compounds.

　　Used as a pesticide intermediate for synthesizing compounds with herbicidal and fungicidal activities.

CAS NO: 598-55-0

EC NO: 209-939-2

Molecular Formula: C₂H₅NO₂

Molecular Weight: 75.0666

Aliases: Methylurethane; Urethane; Methyl carbamate;

Structure: