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C4H9NO5
151.12 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane

CAS126-11-4EC204-769-5
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Alcohol
Primary Use
Biocide and metalworking fluid additive

Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane is a chemical compound primarily used as a biocide and additive in metalworking fluids. Its structure contains three alcohol groups and a nitro group, contributing to its polar, non-ring-containing character.

Metalworking fluid additiveBiocide in industrial processesUsed in pulp and paper processing

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol

InChIKey

OLQJQHSAWMFDJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(C(CO)(CO)[N+](=O)[O-])O

Synonyms (22)
  • 1, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-
  • Caswell No. 495
  • Cimcool wafers
  • Isobutylglycerol, Nitro
  • Methane, trimethylolnitro-
  • Nitroisobutylglycerol
  • Nitromethylidynetri(methanol)
  • Nitrotrimethylolmethane
  • Trihydroxymethylnitromethane
  • Trimethylolnitromethane
  • Tris nitro