CAS Registry Number

CAS 75-52-5 — Nitromethane

Nitromethane is a highly reactive organic compound with a nitro functional group, primarily used as a fuel additive in racing, a solvent for cellulose plastics, and a precursor in chemical synthesis. It is also employed in model rocket propellants and as a component in some explosives. This clear, volatile liquid has a faint ether-like odor and is miscible with water and most organic solvents. Catalog details include a CAS number of 75-52-5, molecular formula CH3NO2, and a molecular weight of 61.04 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient conditions and handled with caution, as indicated by its "Warning" signal word. Molekula supplies nitromethane from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.