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Nitromethane, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 29°C |
| Density | 1.130 |
| Boiling Point | 101°C |
| Flash Point | 35°C (95°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | ≥98% |
| Refractive Index | 1.382 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 1698205 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,ethyl ether,acetone,carbon tetrachloride and alkali. Slightly miscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 61.04 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H226-H302+H332-H350-H361 |
| Precautionary Statement | 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 |
| DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: II |
| EINECSNumber | 200-876-6 |
| RTECSNumber | PA9800000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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