Dimethylhydrazine

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dimethylhydrazine is the name of two compounds with the formula C₂H₈N₂. These are:

• 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine, where both methyl groups are bonded to the same nitrogen atom. It is commonly used as a rocket fuel.
• 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine, where one methyl group is bonded to each of the two nitrogen atoms. It is a powerful carcinogen, associated with colon cancer in rats.

Template:WikiDoc Sources Template:Jb1