Synthesis of Methylamine

[Redfish]

My orginial attempt was not as successful as I had hoped.

Any method is welcome.

Thanks

Edited December 31, 2013 by Redfish

[hypervalent_iodine]

Why are you trying to make methylamine?

[Enthalpy]

If it's not for what many people think at, then maybe as a propellant for a rocket engine:

http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/81051-staged-combustion-rocket-engines/

but since methylamine is a mass-produced commodity, I'd expect rocket builders to buy it.

[rktpro]

What reagents you have at your disposal? Hoffman Bromamide degradation comes to mind. You could also use a methyl halide and ammonia. With ammonia in excess, major product would be the 1 degree. I haven't carried out that myself though.