Home › Chemicals › Nitromethane CAS 75-52-5: Nitromethane (CH3NO2) Identity CAS Number 75-52-5 Molecular Formula CH3NO2 IUPAC Name nitromethane Molecular Weight 61.04 g/mol SMILES C[N+](=O)[O-]Synonyms nitromethane, nitrocarbol, NM
2D Structure
Physical Properties Density 1.138 g/mL at 25°C Boiling Point 101.2°C Melting Point -29.0°C Flash Point 35.0°C Vapor Pressure 3.7 kPa at 20°C Refractive Index nD = 1.382 Dielectric Constant ε = 35.9
Safety & GHS Classification Flammable GHS06 Health Hazard
H226: Flammable liquid and vapor H301: Toxic if swallowed H311: Toxic in contact with skin H331: Toxic if inhaled H351: Suspected of causing cancer Storage: Store in cool, well-ventilated area. Can be explosive when heated under confinement. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Store away from strong bases, acids, and reducing agents. Use in fume hood.
Material Compatibility Matrix Plastics Material Rating PTFE Excellent PVC Fair PE Good PP Good PEEK Excellent PVDF Good
Rubbers Material Rating Viton Good NBR Good EPDM Excellent Silicone Good FKM Good
Metals Material Rating Stainless 316 Excellent Aluminum Excellent Copper Excellent Brass Excellent
Applications Laboratory solvent for organic synthesis HPLC mobile phase Fuel additive for racing (nitromethane fuel) Chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals Extraction solvent Explosive manufacturing component Gasoline additive (nitroparaffins) External References: PubChem
Print SDS Sheet
Related Chemicals