Talk:Monomethylhydrazine
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hello, i think the formula for MMH is wrong. It should be CH_3 NH NH_2 , ie an extra hydrogen so that the nitrogen has the correct number of bonds.
I believe that technically it is OK to list all the H's together and all the N's together. So CH3N2H3 would be correct, though not too convenient for understanding the structure. Most (if not all) organic chemists would know that N needs to form three bonds and so would assume NH2 on the end rather than NH3. For cases where the structure can be confusing, it's either best to just assume the most common structure (i.e. nitrogen has three bonds rather than forming an ylide with 3 hydrogens on the end N and none on the middle N), or better yet to just draw out a structure. I've posted a structure on the page, so provided Wikipedia accepts it, that should clear up most confusion. Good point though, that system of naming can be quite confusing, especially in structures like acetic acid when it's listed as C2H4O2 rather than CH3COOH.
Quantum0726 04:28, 1 October 2005 (UTC)
It is also possible & correct to list the (empirical) chemical formula of CN2H5 or CH5N2 are also correct, though not indicitive of its structure at all. I can't understand why people get bent out of shape that the chemical formula of a substance can be written in more than one different way. (CH3)N(NH3) is also correct, though a little deceptive.
[edit] Just an FYI
In this exerpt from a statement in the article: "...engines of the NASA "space shuttle" or STS", the term "STS" does not, in fact, refer to the Space Shuttle specifically, rather the entire assembly (external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters along with the Space Shuttle itself). The acronym STS means "Shuttle Transport System." Picky, I know, but in the interest of good information, I'll make the change.75.112.129.242 12:39, 21 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Standardized Spelling
Is it "monomethylhydrazine" or "monomethyl_hydrazine"
