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NORMAL PROPYL NITRATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C3H7NO3
formula, see observation
627-13-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a white to straw-colored liquid, has an ethereal odor, and is used as a rocket fuel (monopropellant).

OBS

propyl nitrate: 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

n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized.

OBS

NPN: 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 designation UN 1865.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H7NO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H7NO3
formula, see observation
627-13-4
CAS number
OBS

nitrate de propyle : 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

n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H7NO3

Spanish

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