Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane
Synonym(s):2-Hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol
- CAS NO.：126-11-4
- Empirical Formula: C4H9NO5
- Molecular Weight: 151.12
- MDL number: MFCD00007395
- EINECS: 204-769-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:15:30
What is Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane?
Chemical properties
Off-white to orange solid. It crystallizes as white crystals in the mixed solution of ethyl acetate and benzene. Soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in benzene and other hydrocarbons. Solubility in water (20°C) 220g/100ml.
The Uses of Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane, is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is used as a primary and secondary intermediate.
Preparation
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane is prepared by the condensation of nitromethane and formaldehyde under basic conditions.
What are the applications of Application
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane is a bactericide and slimicide for use in cooling fluids, paper and pulp industry; as a curing agent for certain adhesives; viscositycontrolling agent in cosmetics.To inhibit bacterial growth in circulating industrial water systems, cutting oils, nonprotein glues and sizings.
General Description
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane undergoes crosslinking with hexamethylene diisocyanate to form monolithic energetic gels. It is an effective hardener for variety of tannin-based adhesives.
Hazard
Moderate fire risk. Irritant to skin and eyes.
Purification Methods
Crystallise it from CHCl3/ethyl acetate or ethyl acetate/*benzene. It is an acid and a 0.1M solution in H2O has pH 4.5. IRRITANT. [Beilstein 1 H 520.]
Properties of Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane
| Melting point: | 160 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 273.1°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.5652 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4183 (estimate) |
| solubility | H2O: soluble220g/100ml at 20°C |
| pka | 12.32±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | powder to lump |
| color | White to Almost white |
| Water Solubility | It is soluble in water. |
| Merck | 14,9753 |
| BRN | 742427 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 126-11-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-(126-11-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol (126-11-4) |
Safety information for Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane manufacturer
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