Nitromethane

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Mohammadi S¹ ; Foroumadi A^{1, 2}

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1. Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2. Drug Design and Development Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9 Published:2023

Abstract

The simplest organic nitro compound is nitromethane with the chemical formula CH3NO2. It is colorless, oily liquid, with disagreeable odor which is highly flammable. It is a highly polar liquid that is frequently used in a range of industrial applications as a solvent. It is soluble in water, alcohol, ether, acetone, and dimethylformamide. Its vapor is heavier than air and may travel along the ground therefore, distant ignition is possible. It may break down accidentally due to shock, friction, or damage. If heated up or severely shocked, it can explode (especially if mixed with acids, bases). Nitromethane was originally manufactured for various applications including mining, construction, demolition, law enforcement, and military uses. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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MLA	Mohammadi S, Foroumadi A. "Nitromethane." Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9, vol. 6, no. , 2023, pp. V6-917.
APA	Mohammadi S, Foroumadi A (2023). Nitromethane. Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9, 6(), V6-917.
Chicago	Mohammadi S, Foroumadi A. "Nitromethane." Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9 6, no. (2023): V6-917.
Harvard	Mohammadi S, Foroumadi A (2023) 'Nitromethane', Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9, 6(), pp. V6-917.
Vancouver	Mohammadi S, Foroumadi A. Nitromethane. Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9. 2023;6():V6-917.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Mohammadi S and Foroumadi A}, title = {Nitromethane}, journal = {Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9}, volume = {6}, number = {}, pages = {V6-917}, year = {2023} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Mohammadi S AU - Foroumadi A TI - Nitromethane JO - Encyclopedia of Toxicology# Fourth Edition: Volume 1-9 VL - 6 IS - SP - V6 EP - 917 PY - 2023 ER -

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