Nitromethane (CAS 75-52-5)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

NITROMETHANE

Cat. NoKC.1410131 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaCH3NO2 CAS75-52-5 Molecular Weight61.040 g/mol

Pack sizes 500ML2.5LTR

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Flammable

Irritant

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Nitromethane can cause cancer according to The National Toxicology Program.

Used as a stabilizer of halogenated organic solvents, a rocket and racing fuel, an explosive, and a chemical intermediate; [ACGIH] Also used as a solvent for cyanoacrylate adhesives, polymers, and waxes; [CHEMINFO]
Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other]
Rocket fuel; solvent for zein. Used in the coating industry.
RACING FUEL ADDITIVE; MILITARY PROPELLANT; SOLVENT FOR CELLULOSIC CMPD, POLYMERS & WAXES; INT FOR NITRO & AMINO ALCOHOLS

Physical Description	Nitromethane appears as a colorless oily liquid. Flash point 95 °F. May violently decompose if intensely heated when contaminated. Denser than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence sinks in wa…
Color/Form	Colorless liquid
Odor	Moderately strong, somewhat disagreeable odor
Melting Point	-20 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	214.2 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	95 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.139 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	27.8 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction = 1.3817 at 20 °C/D
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

IUPAC Name	nitromethane
Molecular Formula	CH3NO2
Molecular Weight	61.040 g/mol
CAS	75-52-5
SMILES	C[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey	LYGJENNIWJXYER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1410131
Pack sizes	500ML · 2.5LTR

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