Nitromethane

Nitromethane (CAS 75-52-5), also referenced in shorthand as MeNO2, is a high-polarity solvent and reactive chemical intermediate.

Where is Nitromethane used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: reaction solvent and building block in synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, particularly where nitroalkane chemistry is required
• Polymer and plastics: solvent for cellulose esters and reactive monomer precursor in specialty formulations
• Motorsport, aerospace and defense: primary fuel component and oxidizer in high-performance combustion systems and specialized propulsion
• Metalworking and lubricants: solvent carrier for cleaning agents and surface treatment preparations
• It dissolves a broad range of organic and inorganic compounds.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm purity specifications, typically 95% to 99%+, based on end-use requirements, as fuel-grade and synthesis-grade material are not always interchangeable for all applications.

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically 95% to 99%+
• Technical grade most common; high-purity grades for specialty synthesis
• Clear liquid in drum, IBC and bulk tanker quantities