Nitromethane

Nitromethane

CAS #75-52-5
SynonymMethane, Nitro- Nitrocarbol,Nitrometan
Chemical FomularCH3NO2
OdorModerately strong, somewhat disagreeable odor
Solubility~ 10 g/100 mL
Molar mass61.040 g/mol
HazardsFlammable,Irritant

 

Nitromethane appears as a colorless oily liquid. Flashpoint 95 °F. May violently decompose if intensely heated when contaminated. Denser than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Moderately toxic. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion.

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