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C3H7NO2
89.09 g/mol
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2-nitropropane

CAS79-46-9EC201-209-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Solvent in paints, inks, and adhesives

2-Nitropropane is an industrial chemical primarily used as a solvent in paints, inks, and adhesives. According to authoritative health sources, it can cause cancer.

Solvent in paintsSolvent in inksSolvent in adhesives

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

Flammable
Flammable
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H350May cause cancer
H331Toxic if inhaled
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H320Causes eye irritation
H330Fatal if inhaled
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H351Suspected of causing cancer
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-nitropropane

InChIKey

FGLBSLMDCBOPQK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

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

Synonyms (15)
  • 1-Methylnitroethane
  • 2-nitropropane
  • Dimethylnitromethane
  • Isonitropropane
  • Nipar S-20
  • Nipar S-20 solvent
  • Nipar S-30 solvent
  • Nitroisopropane
  • Nitropropane, 2-
  • Propane, 2-nitro-
  • beta-Nitropropane
  • i-C3H7NO2
  • nipar s-30
  • sec-Nitropropane