2-Methyl-2-nitropropane
[CAS# 594-70-7]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Alkane
• Name: 2-Methyl-2-nitropropane
• Synonyms: tert-Nitrobutane
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₉NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 103.12
• CAS Registry Number: 594-70-7
• EC Number: 209-851-4

Properties

• Density: 0.95
• Melting point: 24 ºC
• Boiling point: 126-127 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.399-1.403
• Flash point: 19 ºC
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F;Xi
• Risk Codes: R11;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S16;S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Flammable solids	Flam. Sol.	1	H228

• Transport Information: UN 1993