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A6164712

2-Nitropropane , 96% , 79-46-9

Synonym(s):
2-(1,8-naphthyridin-2-yl)-Phenol

CAS NO.:79-46-9

Empirical Formula: C3H7NO2

Molecular Weight: 89.09

MDL number: MFCD00007397

EINECS: 201-209-1

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -93 °C
Boiling point: 120 °C(lit.)
Density  0.992 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  ~3 (vs air)
vapor pressure  ~13 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.394(lit.)
Flash point: 99 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
solubility  H2O: slightly soluble
form  Liquid
pka pK1:7.675 (25°C)
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Water Solubility  1.7 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck  14,6628
BRN  1740684
Henry's Law Constant 8.92 at 20.00 °C, 15.3 at 30.00 °C, 24.4 at 40.00 °C, 36.9 at 50.00 °C (inert gas stripping, Bene? and Dohnal, 1999)
Exposure limits Potential occupational carcinogen. NIOSH REL: IDLH 100 ppm; OSHA PEL: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m3); ACGIH TLV: TWA 10 ppm (adopted).
Dielectric constant 25.5
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, copper.
LogP 1.35 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 79-46-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 2B (Vol. 29, Sup 7, 71) 1999
NIST Chemistry Reference Propane, 2-nitro-(79-46-9)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Nitropropane (79-46-9)

Description and Uses

2-Nitropropane, also known as dimethylnitromethane or isonitropropane, is a colourless, oily liquid with a mild and sweet odour. This flammable compound is soluble in water and various organic solvents, including chloroform. Its vapors can form an explosive mixture when combined with air. 2-Nitropropane serves as a co-solvent in paint formulations, enhancing pigment wetting, optimizing flow properties, and facilitating electrostatic processing. Additionally, it contributes to a shorter paint drying time.

2-Nitropropane is primarily used as a solvent for organic compounds and coatings; with vinyl resins, epoxy paints, nitrocellulose, and chlorinated rubber; in printing inks, adhesives, and printing as flexographic inks; maintenance with traffic markings on roads and highways; shipbuilding; and general maintenance. It also has limited use as a paint and varnish remover. 2-Nitropropane is also used as a solvent in food processing industries for fractionation of a partially saturated vegetable oil.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H226-H302-H331-H341-H350-H412
Precautionary statements  P202-P210-P273-P301+P312-P304+P340+P311-P308+P313
Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements  45-10-20/22-68-52/53
Safety Statements  53-45-61-36/37
RIDADR  UN 2608 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  TZ5250000
Autoignition Temperature 802 °F
HazardClass  3.2
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29042000
Hazardous Substances Data 79-46-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity Acute oral LD50 for rats 720 mg/kg (quoted, RTECS, 1985).
IDLA 100 ppm

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