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T25003

Sigma-Aldrich

Tetranitromethane

Synonym(s):

NSC 16146, TNM

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Linear Formula:
C(NO2)4
CAS Number:
509-14-8
Molecular Weight:
196.03
EC Number:
208-094-7
MDL number:
MFCD00007391
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24900040
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

8.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)

refractive index

n20/D 1.438 (lit.)

bp

126 °C (lit.)

mp

13-14 °C (lit.)

density

1.637 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[O-][N+](=O)C([N+]([O-])=O)([N+]([O-])=O)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/CN4O8/c6-2(7)1(3(8)9,4(10)11)5(12)13

InChI key

NYTOUQBROMCLBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Reactant involved in:
  • Nitration of electrophilic alkenes
  • Reactions with B-alkylcatecholboranes forming oxime ethers
  • Heterocyclization of electrophilic alkenes
  • Ring opening of aziridines
  • Acts as an electron acceptor in the mechanism of aerobic visible light formic acid oxidation
  • Reactions with vinyl ketones
Reagent for nitration of enol silyl ethers and aromatic compounds. Employed in the photooxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Ox. Liq. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

5.1A - Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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