CH3NO2
61.04 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
Nitrocarbol
CAS75-52-5EC200-876-6
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
solvent and chemical intermediate
Nitrocarbol, also known as This compound, is an industrial chemical primarily used as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It is noted for its potential to cause cancer based on findings from the National Toxicology Program.
solvent for polymers, waxes, and cyanoacrylate adhesivesfuel additive for racing and model airplaneschemical intermediate for nitro and amino alcohols
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Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370Causes damage to organs
H371May cause damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H316Causes mild skin irritation
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
nitromethane
InChIKey
LYGJENNIWJXYER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms (13)
- Methane, nitro-
- NITROMETHANE (15N)
- Nitro fuel (Salt/Mix)
- Nitrocarbol
- Nitrometan
- Nitrometan [Polish]
- Nitromethane, ACS
- Nitromethane, SAJ first grade
- Nitromethane, reagent grade
- nitro methane
- nitrometane