2-Nitropropane

Synonyms:1-Methylnitroethane;2-Nitropropane; Dimethylnitromethane; Isonitropropane; NSC 5369 Molecular Weight:89.11 EINECS:201-209-1 Density:0.992 Melting Point:-93 ºC Boiling Point:119-122 ºC Flash Point:28 ºC Solubility:1.7 g/100 mL (20 ºC) Appearance:liquid Risk Codes:R10;R20/22;R45 Safety: Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, tumorigenic, and teratogenic data. Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Human systemic effects by inhalation: anorexia, hypermotility, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. An experimental teratogen. Other experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. Can cause liver and kidney injury, methemoglobinemia, and cyanosis. Very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, open flame, or oxidizers. May explode on heating. Violent reactions with chlorosulfonic acid, oleum. May react with amines + heavy metal oxides (e.g., mercury oxide or silver oxide) to form explosive salts. May ignite on contact with mixtures of carbon + hopcalite, which are used in some respirators. Hopcalite is a catalyst consisting of coprecipitated copper(II) oxide and manganese(IV) oxide. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. Analytical Methods: For occupational chemical analysis use OSHA: #46 or NIOSH: 2-Nitropropane, 2528.Details Transport Information:UN 2608