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Solvent Chemicals

Nitro Methane

Product code RXSOL-19-1393-025

Nitromethane is a low-molecular-weight nitroalkane and a polar organic solvent.

Description

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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

Application
Application

Key Applications

Nitromethane is used in selected industrial and chemical applications, including:

  • Specialty solvent applications

  • Organic chemical synthesis

  • Chemical intermediate applications

  • Laboratory and analytical applications

  • Solvent for selected polymers, waxes and adhesive systems

  • 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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Precautions
Precautions

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Reference: National Library of Medicine PubChem identifies Nitromethane as CAS 75-52-5, molecular formula CH₃NO₂ and molecular weight 61.040 g/mol.