Term Name: | nitromethane |
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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 ) |