4280 Nitromethane Nitromethane is the simplest organic nitro compound. It is a slightly viscous, highly polar liquid commonly used as a solvent in a variety of industrial applications such as in extractions, as a reaction medium, and as a cleaning solvent. As an intermediate in organic synthesis, it is used widely in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, explosives, fibers, and coatings. It is also used as a racing fuel in Top Fuel drag racing, and as an important component in the fuel for miniature internal combustion engines that are used in radio-controlled models. Pure nitromethane is low in toxicity by ingestion or absorption through the skin. With insufficient ventilation, vapor concentrations are attainable which could cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness and drowsiness, unconsciousness, or even death, similar to effects of other organic solvents or chemicals. 75-52-5 6375 CH3NO2 61.04 -29°C (244.15°K) 100-103°C (373-376°K) 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans. (L135) This is a man-made compound that is used as a pesticide. 2014-08-29T05:54:38Z 2026-04-17T19:01:35Z Nitromethane C19275 CHEBI:77701 true CN(=O)=O CH3NO2 InChI=1S/CH3NO2/c1-2(3)4/h1H3 LYGJENNIWJXYER-UHFFFAOYSA-N 61.04 61.016378345 Exogenous Liquid CHEMBL276924 6135 CHEM003186 DTXSID2020977 NS00001985 45.82 12.5876 4.662125890576118 0 2 0 8.304119066367397 0 0 -0.17 -0.47 2.05e+01 g/l