Nitromethane, PurReagent Plus, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  Nitrocarbol
Linear Formula:  CH3NO2
Molecular Weight:  61.04 g/mol
CAS Number: 75-52-5

Properties

Vapour pressure 2.7 mmHg
Water Solubility 104.5 g/l at 25 °C
Autoignition temp. 784 °F
Explosion limit 7.3 %, 33 °F
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.382
B pt. 101.2 °C
M pt. -29 °C
Density 1.127 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H302 + H332,H351,H361d
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P233 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 98020000
Flash point 95 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials
UN Number 1261

Description

Application
Nitromethane is used as a racing fuel in motorsports as a solvent in industrial processes and as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.

Purpose
The main purpose of nitromethane is to provide high-energy combustion in engines and to assist in the production of pharmaceuticals pesticides and other chemicals.

General Description
Nitromethane is a colorless oily liquid with a mild odor high polarity and excellent solvent properties making it useful in both industrial and laboratory applications.