1. a colorless flammable gas with a strong ammonia-like odor, used in organic synthesis and as a chemical intermediate
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• Methylamine is commonly used in the production of pharmaceuticals.
• The laboratory stored methylamine in pressurized containers.
• Methylamine serves as a building block for many organic compounds.
• The chemical reaction produced methylamine as a byproduct.
• Industrial processes often require methylamine as a starting material.
• The strong odor indicated a methylamine leak in the facility.