Nitromethane, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11469393	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11806.22	100 g
11479393	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11806.36	500 g
11489393	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11806.0E	2500 g

Description

Nitromethane is used as a stabilizer of halogenated organic solvents, rocket and racing fuel and a chemical intermediate. It is also used as a solvent for cyanoacrylate adhesives, polymers and waxes. It serves as a Michael donor, adding to alfa,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds through 1,4-addition in the Michael reaction. It acts as a solvent used for extractions, reaction medium and as a cleaning solvent. Further, it is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, explosives, fibers and coatings.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Nitromethane is used as a stabilizer of halogenated organic solvents, rocket and racing fuel and a chemical intermediate. It is also used as a solvent for cyanoacrylate adhesives, polymers and waxes. It serves as a Michael donor, adding to alfa,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds through 1,4-addition in the Michael reaction. It acts as a solvent used for extractions, reaction medium and as a cleaning solvent. Further, it is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, explosives, fibers and coatings.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, carbon tetrachloride and alkali. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with amines, strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and copper

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-52-5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 61.04
• InChI Key: LYGJENNIWJXYER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 6375
• IUPAC Name: nitromethane

• Molecular Formula: CH3NO2
• MDL Number: MFCD00007400
• Synonym: methane, nitro, nitrocarbol, nitrometan, nitrometan polish, nitro-methane, unii-ru5wg8c3f4, ccris 1205, hsdb 106, meno2, ru5wg8c3f4
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77701
• SMILES: C[N+]([O-])=O

Specifications

• CAS: 75-52-5
• Density: 1.130
• Flash Point: 35°C (95°F)
• Molecular Formula: CH3NO2
• MDL Number: MFCD00007400
• Synonym: methane, nitro, nitrocarbol, nitrometan, nitrometan polish, nitro-methane, unii-ru5wg8c3f4, ccris 1205, hsdb 106, meno2, ru5wg8c3f4
• InChI Key: LYGJENNIWJXYER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: nitromethane
• PubChem CID: 6375
• Formula Weight: 61.04
• Chemical Name or Material: Nitromethane

• Melting Point: °C to 29°C
• Boiling Point: 101°C
• Assay Percent Range: ≥98%
• Refractive Index: 1.382
• Beilstein: 1698205
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,ethyl ether,acetone,carbon tetrachloride and alkali. Slightly miscible with water.
• SMILES: C[N+]([O-])=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 61.04
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77701
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P308+P313-P330-P370+P378q-P501c

H226-H302+H332-H350-H361

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• Nitromethane

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Nitromethane

RUO – Research Use Only