Nitromethane

[75-52-5] CH3NO2 (MW 61.05) InChI = 1S/CH3NO2/c1-2(3)4/h1H3 InChIKey = LYGJENNIWJXYER-UHFFFAOYSA-N (building block in synthesis; polar solvent) Physical Data: mp −28.5 °C; bp 101 °C; d 1.13 g cm−3; dipole moment 3.5 D. Solubility: completely misc most organic solvents; slightly sol petroleum ether, water; sol alkaline solution. Form Supplied in: colorless liquid, widely available. Purification: purified by drying over MgSO4 and distilling; a small acidic forerun is discarded. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: stable compound. It is advised not to distill large quantities at reduced pressure. Flammable; toxic. Gives shock- and heat-sensitive alkali and heavy metal salts. Do not dry the sodium salt.