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General Purpose Solvents

Nitromethane For Synthesis

RA001960 CAS 75-52-5 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA001960
CAS number
75-52-5
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
CH3NO2
Molecular weight
61.04

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Evaporation rate 1.39 —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 36.4 hPa hPa
Vapour density 2.11 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.127 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 100 g/L g/L
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.17 —
Explosion limits -lower [%] 7.30 % %
Colour Clear oily liquid —
Odour Disagreeable fruity odor —
pH value 6.4 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -29 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 418 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 36 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 101.2 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Clear colorless to light yellow liquid —
Assay Min 98 % %

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA001960-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA001960-PK-2.5L