The microwave spectrum of methylazide (CH3N3) has been investigated, and a‐ and b‐type transitions assigned. The dipole moment has been found to be 2.17±0.025 D. The barrier to internal rotation of the CH3 group has been found to be 714±20 cal/mole.

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