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NITROMETHANE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3NO2
formula, see observation
75-52-5
CAS number
DEF

A nitroparaffin that appears under the form of a colorless liquid, that is soluble in water and alcohol and that is used as a solvent for cellulosic compounds, polymers, waxes, fats, as a gasoline additive, as a rocket fuel and in chemical synthesis.

OBS

nitromethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

NM: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1261.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3NO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3NO2
formula, see observation
75-52-5
CAS number
DEF

Dérivé nitré du méthane, de formule CH3NO2, préparé par le traitement du méthane par l'acide nitrique en phase gazeuse, se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, de densité 1,13, bouillant à 101 °C, peu soluble dans l'eau, mais doté d'excellentes qualités de solvant.

OBS

nitrométhane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3NO2

Spanish

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