The isocyanate of methyl (MIC Methyl isocyanate) is an intermediary used for the manufacture of Pesticides of the family of the Carbamate S (C₂H₃NO; H₃C-N=C=O).

• produces extremely flammable.
• toxic by inhalation, contact of the skin and ingestion.
• irritating for the eyes, the respiratory tracts and the skin.
• to preserve the container in a well broken down place.
• not to pour water in this product.

It is responsible for the tragedy of Bhopal.

The methyl isocyanate is appeared as a very volatile colorless liquid, of particularly bitter odor. Its vapors are lachrymatory. It is not very water soluble with the contact of which it breaks up.

Chemical characteristics

• molar Mass: 57,05 g.mol^-1
• Point melting: < -80°C
• Not of boiling: 39,1°C with the atmospheric pressure
• critical Temperature: 218°C
• critical Pressure: 5.500 kPa
• Point flash: -7°C