Nitro Methane
Nitromethane is a low-molecular-weight nitroalkane and a polar organic solvent.
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Product Description
Nitromethane is a low-molecular-weight nitroalkane and a polar organic solvent. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor and a boiling point of approximately 101°C. It is used primarily as a specialty solvent and chemical intermediate in controlled industrial and laboratory applications.
Nitromethane has a molecular weight of approximately 61.04 g/mol and is denser than water, with a density around 1.14 g/cm³ at 20°C.
Nitromethane is a colorless, oily liquid with a mild disagreeable or fruity odor. It is used as a propellant, fuel additive, rocket fuel, and solvent etc
Product details & specifications
Key Applications
Nitromethane is used in selected industrial and chemical applications, including:
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Specialty solvent applications
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Organic chemical synthesis
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Chemical intermediate applications
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Laboratory and analytical applications
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Solvent for selected polymers, waxes and adhesive systems
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Certain specialized fuel applications under controlled conditions
Its use should always be based on the applicable grade, regulatory requirements and the manufacturer's current SDS/TDS.
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Important Safety Note
Nitromethane is not an ordinary solvent for uncontrolled handling or general-purpose cleaning. Its relatively low flash point and energetic decomposition characteristics require appropriate hazardous-material storage, transportation and regulatory controls.
For commercial supply, the grade, purity, packaging, transport classification and local regulatory requirements should be verified before quotation or shipment.
Nitromethane
Chemical Name: Nitromethane
Molecular Formula: CH₃NO₂
CAS No.: 75-52-5
Molecular Weight: 61.04 g/mol
EC No.: 200-876-6
UN No.: 1261
Physical Form: Colorless to slightly oily liquid
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Information |
|---|---|
| Product | Nitromethane |
| Formula | CH₃NO₂ |
| CAS Number | 75-52-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 61.04 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Boiling Point | Approximately 101°C |
| Density | Approximately 1.14 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| Flash Point | Approximately 35–36°C, closed cup |
| Water Solubility | Soluble to a significant extent |
| UN Number | 1261 |
The exact specification, purity, water content, stabilizer content and other quality parameters should be confirmed from the applicable Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the supplied grade.
| PRODUCT NAME | : | NITROMETHANE |
| CAS number | : | 75-52-5 |
| UN number | : | 1261 |
| Formula | : | CH3NO2 |
| Odour | : | |
| Solubility in water | : | APPRECIABLE |
| Density | : | 1.139at 20 OC |
| Boiling point | : | 101 OC |
| Melting point | : | -29 OC |
| Viscosity | : | 0.62 cp at 25 OC |
| Flashpoint | : | 35 OC |
| Explosive limits | : | 7.1 – 63 Vol% |
| Vapour pressure | : | 36 mbar at 20 oC |
| Skin absorption/irritation | : | YES |
| TLV Country NL Year 1995 | : | 100 ppm 250 mg/m3 |
| Pollution category 1994 | : |
Storage & Handling
Nitromethane requires careful handling because it is flammable and can undergo hazardous decomposition under severe heating or contamination. It should be stored in an appropriate, compatible container in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and incompatible materials.
Avoid contamination and unnecessary heating. Suitable chemical-resistant PPE, ventilation and appropriate fire-safety controls should be used according to the current SDS.
Nitromethane can become more hazardous when contaminated with certain acids, bases, amines, oxidizing/reducing materials or other incompatible substances.
Supplier / Manufacturer Content
For a commercial product page, the following information should be confirmed before publication:
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Available purity/grade
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Packaging size
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Country of origin
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COA specification
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SDS/GHS classification
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Transport classification
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Stock location
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Applicable import/export requirements
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Minimum order quantity
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Current commercial availability
Reference: National Library of Medicine PubChem identifies Nitromethane as CAS 75-52-5, molecular formula CH₃NO₂ and molecular weight 61.040 g/mol.