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Amino radical

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Amino radical
Names
Systematic IUPAC name
Azanyl[1] (substitutive)
Dihydridonitrogen(•)[1] (additive)
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
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  • [NH2]
Properties
NH
2
Molar mass 16.0226 g mol−1
Thermochemistry
194.71 J K−1 mol−1
190.37 kJ mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The amino radical, NH
2
, is the neutral form of the amide ion (NH
2
). Amino radicals are highly reactive and consequently short lived; however, they form an important part of radical chemistry. In sufficiently high concentration, azanyl dimerises to form hydrazine.

References

  1. ^ a b "aminyl (CHEBI:29318)". Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI). UK: European Bioinformatics Institute. IUPAC Names.