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nitromethane
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_77701

A primary nitroalkane that is methane in which one of the hydrogens is replace by a nitro group. A polar solvent (b.p. 101 degreeC), it is an important starting material in organic synthesis. It is also used as a fuel for rockets and radio-controlled models.

Also appears inmsioectoslm
Exact Synonyms
nitromethane
Related Synonyms
CH3NO2
MeNO2