Substance profile
1-Chloro-1-nitropropane
1-Chloro-1-nitropropane is a LIQUID with an unpleasant odor.
01 · Identification
What 1-Chloro-1-nitropropane is
1-Chloro-1-nitropropane is a LIQUID with an unpleasant odor. Its molecular formula is C3H6ClNO2 and its molecular weight is 123.54 g/mol. It boils at 142 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning. It is classed as flammable agents - 2nd degree.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P271, P301, P304, P312, P330
03 · Physical and chemical properties
1-Chloro-1-nitropropane properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 142 °C (287.6 °F) | HSDB | |
| 142.78 °C (289 °F) | NIOSH | ||
| Density | 1.21 g/cm³ | NIOSH | |
| 1.2 g/cm³ | CAMEO | ||
| 1.209 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Water solubility = 8000 mg/L | HSDB | |
| SOL IN GLYCOLS, OILS | HSDB | ||
| SOL IN ETHANOL, ETHER; SL SOL IN CHLOROFORM | HSDB | ||
| Vapor pressure | 5.8 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 6 mmHg | at 25 °C | NIOSH | |
| Flash point | 62 °C (143.6 °F) | HSDB | |
| 62.22 °C (144 °F) | NIOSH | ||
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140 °F and below 200 °F. | NIOSH | |
| Vapor density | 4.3 (air = 1) | HSDB | |
| 4.26 (air = 1) | CAMEO |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling 1-Chloro-1-nitropropane
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizers, acids.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
1-CHLORO-1-NITROPROPANE is sensitive to heat (may be explosive). This chemical is incompatible with oxidizers. It will attack some forms of plastics, rubber and coatings (NTP, 1992). Combustible: May produce toxic gases, including nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, and carbon monoxide. Will attack some plastics, rubber, and coatings (USCG, 1999).
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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