Nitroethane

Laboratory Chemical


Synonym:  1-Nitroethane
Linear Formula:  CH3CH2NO2
Molecular Weight:  75.07 g/mol
CAS Number:  79-24-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 20.8 hPa at 20 °C
Water Solubility 48 g/l at 25 °C
Autoignition temp. 414 ‚°C at 1.013 hPa
Explosion limit Lower explosion limit: 3.4 %(V)
Assay Purity >=98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.391 (lit.)
B pt. 414 ‚°C at 1.013 hPa
M pt. 414‚°Cat1.013hPa
Density 1.045 g/mL at 25 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226 - H302 - H331 - H341 - H350 - H412
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P311 - P308 + P313
Symbol
Signal word Danger
Flash point 31‚°C
Storage Temp. RT
Storage Class 3
UN Number 2842

Description

Application
Nitroethane may be used in the synthesis of the following compounds -nitro amine derivatives.

Purpose
For R&D use only not for drug household or other uses.