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nitromethane

Term ID
CHEBI:77701
Synonyms
  • CH3NO2
  • MeNO2
  • nitromethane
Definition
A primary nitroalkane that is methane in which one of the hydrogens is replace by a nitro group. A polar solvent (b.p. 101 degreeC), it is an important starting material in organic synthesis. It is also used as a fuel for rockets and radio-controlled models.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from nitromethane
Phenotype where environments contain nitromethane
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