Tetranitromethane
CAS Number509-14-8
FormulaC(NO2)4
Mol. Weight196.03 g/mol
Tetranitromethane
What is Tetranitromethane?
Tetranitromethane is a chemical compound with CAS number 509-14-8 and molecular formula C(NO2)4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Reagent for nitration of enol silyl ethers7 and aromatic compounds.8 Employed in the photooxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides.9
Specifications
Linear Formula
C(NO2)4
Molecular Weight
196.03 g/mol
Boiling Point
126 °C(lit.)
Density
1.637 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS03
GHS06
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H271-H301-H315-H319-H330-H335-H351
Precautionary Statements
P220-P260-P281-P284-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Melting Point
13-14 °C(lit.)
EC Number
208-094-7
WGK Germany
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