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4.5.2.3 Method for Storage
2-Nitroethanol should be stored in a sealed container and kept in a cool dry place. It
cannot be stored together with strong acidic and basic materials. It should be kept
far away from the acid chloride and acid anhydride.
4.5.3 Properties of 2-Nitro-1-Propanol
Properties 4.4.3.1 2
nitro-1-propanol C3H7NO3
-
Structure:
4.5.3.1 Properties of 2-Nitro-1-Propanol
Molecular formula: C
3
H
7
NO
3
H
Structure:
O
2
N
C
CH
2
OH
CH
3
Molecular weight: 105.09
Oxygen balance:
99.0 % (calculated according to the produced CO
2
)
Content of nitrogen: 13.32 %
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2-Nitro-1-propanol is a slightly yellow liquid with boiling point of 72
74
°
C
-
C), refractive index of (n
2
D
) 1.439 and
(1 mmHg), density of 1.185 g/mL (25
°
fl
ash
point of 212
°
F.
4.5.3.2 Method for Storage
2-Nitro-1-propanol should be stored in cylinders and stored in well-ventilated and
dry environment at 2
C. It cannot be stored together with acidic/basic materials,
and must be far away from the
8
°
-
fire, acidic chloride and acid anhydride.
4.5.4 Properties of 2-Methyl-2-Nitro-1-Propanol
Molecular formula: C
4
H
9
NO
3
CH
3
Structure:
O
2
N
C
CH
2
OH
CH
3
Molecular weight: 119.2
Oxygen balance:
127.5 % (calculated according to the produced CO
2
)
Content of nitrogen: 11.74 %
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