Methyl nitrate

Methyl nitrate
Names
IUPAC name
Methyl nitrate
Other names
nitric acid methyl ester, nitrooxymethane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.009.039
UNII
  • InChI=1S/CH3NO3/c1-5-2(3)4/h1H3 Y
    Key: LRMHVVPPGGOAJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/CH3NO3/c1-5-2(3)4/h1H3
    Key: LRMHVVPPGGOAJQ-UHFFFAOYAP
  • [O-][N+](=O)OC
Properties
CH3NO3
Molar mass 77.04 g/mol
Appearance Liquid
Density 1.203 g/cm3, liquid
Melting point −82.3 °C (−116.1 °F; 190.8 K)
Boiling point 64.6 °C (148.3 °F; 337.8 K) (explodes)
Explosive data
Shock sensitivity High
Friction sensitivity High
Detonation velocity 6300 m s−1 at ρ=1.217 g cm−3
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 Toxic, High Explosive
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Methyl nitrate is the methyl ester of nitric acid and has the chemical formula CH3NO3. It is a colourless explosive volatile liquid.

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