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    Tetranitromethane

    1. Molecular Structure

    Tetranitromethane 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Nametetranitromethane
    Molecular FormulaCN4O8
    SMILESC([N+](=O)[O-])([N+](=O)[O-])([N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight196.03 g/mol
    TPSA183 Ų
    LogP0.1
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point126 °C at 760 mm Hg; 40 °C at 25.8 mm Hg; 30 °C at 14.9 mm Hg; 20 °C at 8.4 mm Hg; 13.8 °C at 5.7 mm Hg; 0 °C at 1.9 mm Hg
    Melting Point13.8 °C
    Density1.6229 at 20 °C/4 °C
    SolubilityIn water, 900 mg/L at 25 °C
    Flash Pointgreater than 235 °F (NTP, 1992)
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

    SupplierWebsiteLocation
    Sigma Aldrich/MerckVisit MerckInternational
    LennoxVisit LennoxIreland
    Doc SolderVisit Doc SolderIreland

    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Danger
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    Hazard Statements

    • H271 (100%): May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
    • H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
    • H301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H330 (100%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H330: Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
    • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
    • H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
    • H351 (100%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
    • H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
    • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P203, P210, P220, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P283, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P306+P360, P316, P318, P319, P320, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P371+P380+P375, P403+P233, P405, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P203, P210, P220, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P283, P284, P301+P316, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P306+P360, P316, P318, P319, P320, P321, P330, P337+P317, P370+P378, P371+P380+P375, P403+P233, P405, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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