Name | 2-propyl nitrate |
Synonyms | (CH3)2CHONO2 2-nitropropane 2-propyl nitrate ISOPROPYL NITRATE isopropyl nitrate propan-2-yl nitrate nitricacidisopropylester nitricacid,isopropylester Nitric acid, isopropyl ester isopropylesterkyselinydusicne nitricacid,1-methylethylester Isopropylester kyseliny dusicne |
CAS | 1712-64-7 |
EINECS | 216-983-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C3H7NO3/c1-3(2)7-4(5)6/h3H,1-2H3 |
InChIKey | GAPFWGOSHOCNBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C3H7NO3 |
Molar Mass | 105.09 |
Density | 1.040g/mLat 20°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -99.99°C |
Boling Point | 101-102°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 55°F |
Water Solubility | Partly miscible in water. |
Vapor Presure | 36-49.996hPa at 20℃ |
Appearance | Liquid |
BRN | 1701405 |
Stability | Stability Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong reducing agents, strong acids, finely powdered metals, tin chloride, boron trifluoride. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.391(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Character: colorless liquid. boiling point 100~102 ℃ relative density 1.0361 refractive index 1.3910 flash point 12 ℃ soluble in ethanol, ether. |
Use | Used as a pharmaceutical Intermediate |
Risk Codes | R5 - Heating may cause an explosion R8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fire R11 - Highly Flammable R20 - Harmful by inhalation |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S17 - Keep away from combustible material. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S7/9 - |
UN IDs | UN 1222 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | QU8930000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Class | 3.1 |
Packing Group | II |
colorless liquid. Flammable and explosive. The relative density was 1.0361. Boiling point 100~102 deg C. Refractive index 1.3 910. Flash point 12 ℃. Soluble in ethanol, ether.
direct esterification of isopropanol with nitric acid in the presence of urea. After separation, washing, neutralization, drying, distillation and other processes to obtain the finished isopropyl nitrate.
mainly used as an automotive fuel additive, jet aircraft auxiliary propellant.
LogP | 1.66 |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | used as a pharmaceutical intermediate mainly used as an automobile fuel additive, jet aircraft auxiliary propellant. Also used in pharmaceutical intermediates, solvents. |
production method | direct esterification of isopropanol with nitric acid in the presence of urea. After separation, washing, neutralization, drying, distillation and other processes to obtain the finished isopropyl nitrate. |
category | flammable liquid |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | inhalation-mouse LC50: 65000 mg/m3/2 h |
explosive hazard characteristics | thermal explosion |
flammability hazard characteristics | in case of fire, high temperature, oxidant flammable; toxic NOx smoke from combustion |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from the oxidant |
extinguishing agent | dry powder, dry sand, carbon dioxide, foam, 1211 extinguishing agent |
Occupational Standard | TWA 45 mg/m3; sel 78 mg/m3 |