Dinitromethane

Dinitromethane
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Dinitromethane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • C([N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]
Properties
CH2N2O4
Molar mass 106.037 g·mol−1
Boiling point 39 to 40 °C (102 to 104 °F; 312 to 313 K) (at 2 mmHg)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Dinitromethane is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH2(NO2)2.[2] Purified dinitromethane is a colorless liquid with a weak pleasant odor. It is relatively stable at room temperature and can be safely stored for months at 0 °C.[1]

  1. ^ a b Legin, G. Ya.; Okhlobystina, L. V.; Fainzilberg, A. A. (1965). "Preparation of pure dinitromethane and its physical properties". Russian Chemical Bulletin. 14 (12): 2190–2191. doi:10.1007/BF00846018.
  2. ^ Linstrom, P. J.; Mallard, W. G. (eds.). "Dinitromethane". NIST Chemistry WebBook, NIST Standard Reference Database Number 69. NIST.