Term Name:	nitromethane
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.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:77701]  ( EBI )