Methyl nitrate
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Not to be confused with nitromethane or methyl nitrite.
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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IUPAC name
Methyl nitrate | |||
Other names
nitric acid methyl ester, nitrooxymethane | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.039 | ||
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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)[1] | ||
Boiling point | 64.6 °C (148.3 °F; 337.8 K) (explodes)[1] | ||
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Shock sensitivity | High [2] | ||
Friction sensitivity | High [2] | ||
Detonation velocity | 6300 m s−1 at ρ=1.217 g cm−3 [2] | ||
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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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