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1601725

USP

Residual Solvent Class 2 - Nitromethane

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Nitromethane solution, Nitromethane in dimethyl sulfoxide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CH3NO2
CAS Number:
75-52-5
Molecular Weight:
61.04
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

InChI

1S/CH3NO2/c1-2(3)4/h1H3

InChI key

LYGJENNIWJXYER-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Residual Solvent Class 2 - Nitromethane USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

87.00 °C

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

1601725-3X1.2ML:

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Protocols

GC Analysis of Class 2 Residual Solvents on OVI-G43

GC Analysis of Class 2 Residual Solvents on OVI-G43

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