Nitromethane, 96%, for spectroscopy, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

For UV/VIS spectroscopy

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-52-5
• Molecular Formula: CH3NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 61.04
• MDL Number: MFCD00007400
• InChI Key: LYGJENNIWJXYER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methane, nitro, nitrocarbol, nitrometan, nitrometan polish, nitro-methane, unii-ru5wg8c3f4, ccris 1205, hsdb 106, meno2, ru5wg8c3f4
• PubChem CID: 6375
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77701
• IUPAC Name: nitromethane
• SMILES: C[N+]([O-])=O

• CAS Min %: 95.0
• Absorbance: 0.01 max. at 420nm, 0.05 max. at 405nm, 0.1 max. at 400nm, 0.2 max. at 395nm, 0.5 max. at 386nm, 1 max. at 380nm
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: -29°C
• Density: 1.1200g/mL
• Boiling Point: 100°C to 102°C
• Flash Point: 35°C
• Assay Percent Range: 95% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.3805 to 1.3825
• Linear Formula: CH₃NO₂
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Beilstein: 01, 74
• Fieser: 01,739; 04,357; 09,323; 13,199
• Specific Gravity: 1.12
• Merck Index: 15, 6698
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 95g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol,ether and dimethylformamide
• Viscosity: 0.61 mPa.s (25°C)
• Formula Weight: 61.04
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Grade: Spectroscopy
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Nitromethane, 96%, spectrophotometric grade

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Wash face,hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh
EINECSNumber	200-876-6
RTECSNumber	PA9800000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only