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2-Nitropropane

2-Nitropropane chemical structure
CAS Number79-46-9
FormulaCH3CH(NO2)CH3
Mol. Weight89.09 g/mol

What is 2-Nitropropane?

2-Nitropropane is a chemical compound with CAS number 79-46-9 and molecular formula CH3CH(NO2)CH3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2-Nitropropane was used to prepare 5,5-Dimethylpyrroline N-oxide and 5,5-di(trideuteromethyl)pyrroline N-oxide1. It was also used to determine the concordance of results for a pair of structural isomers, 2-nitropropane (2-NP) and 1-nitropropane (1-NP)2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CH(NO2)CH3

Molecular Weight

89.09 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥96%

Boiling Point

120 °C(lit.)

Density

0.992 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

H2O: slightly soluble
organic solvents: miscible

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-H302-H331-H341-H350-H412

Precautionary Statements

P201-P261-P273-P281-P311

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

−93 °C(lit.)

EC Number

201-209-1

WGK Germany

3

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