METHYL NITRATE
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Molecular Structure
Other Information
- CAS Registry Number: 598-58-3
- Melting Point: -108 C
- Flash Point: 24°C
- Boiling Point: 65 C
- Density: 1.2g/cm3
- Refractive index: 1.368
- Safety Statements: Poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by inhalation. A dangerous fire and explosion hazard by spontaneous chemical reaction. A very shock- and heat-sensitive explosive. Explodes when heated to 65°C. It does not require external O2 for combustion. A rocket fuel. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also NITRATES.
- Flash Point: 24°C
- EINECS: 209-941-3
- Molecular Weight: 77.05
- InChI: InChI=1/CH3NO3/c1-5-2(3)4/h1H3
- Molecular Formula: CH3 N O3