2-Methyl-2-nitropropane
- CAS NO.:594-70-7
- Empirical Formula: C4H9NO2
- Molecular Weight: 103.12
- MDL number: MFCD00007393
- EINECS: 209-851-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:24:21
What is 2-Methyl-2-nitropropane?
Chemical properties
clear colourless liquid after melting
The Uses of 2-Methyl-2-nitropropane
2-Methyl-2-nitropropane is a useful reagent in the preparation of various other chemical compounds including amines, alkynylnitrones, amides and nitriles.
General Description
Photodissociation of 2-methyl-2-nitropropane at 193 and 248nm leads to the formation of OH fragment and electronically excited NO2. Hydrolysis reaction of 2-methyl-2-nitropropane in the presence of platinum-alumina catalyst yields N2O.
Properties of 2-Methyl-2-nitropropane
| Melting point: | 24 °C |
| Boiling point: | 126-127 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.95 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 67 °F |
| storage temp. | Flammables area |
| form | Crystalline Powder, Crystals, or Flakes |
| color | White |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| BRN | 1744184 |
| Dielectric constant | 23.68 |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Propane, 2-methyl-2-nitro-(594-70-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Propane, 2-methyl-2-nitro- (594-70-7) |
Safety information for 2-Methyl-2-nitropropane
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methyl-2-nitropropane
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