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CHNO [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Industries
Universal entry(ies)
CH3CHNO2CH3
formula, see observation
79-46-9
CAS number
DEF

A colorless liquid derived by reaction of propane with nitric acid under pressure. It is used as a solvent, especially for vinyl and epoxy coatings, for chemical synthesis, as rocket propellant, and as gasoline additive.

OBS

2-Nitropropane [is a] solvent [used] in vegetable oils at a maximum residue of 0.5 ppm.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3CHNO2CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3CHNO2CH3
formula, see observation
79-46-9
CAS number
CONT

nitropropane : Dérivé nitré du propane, de formule C3H7NO2. (Il y a deux isomères, le nitro-1 propane, CH3-CH2-CH2-NO2, et le nitro-2 propane (CH3)2CHNO2, tous deux formés par nitration du propane en phase gazeuse et employés comme solvants pour vernis et comme carburants de fusée.)

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3CHNO2CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria alimentaria
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3CHNO2CH3
formula, see observation
79-46-9
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro soluble en agua. Moderadamente tóxico, inflamable, con peligro de explosión al mover o calentar.

OBS

Fórmula química : CH3sub>CHNO2</sub>CH3

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