Methyl nitrate
Agent Name
Methyl nitrate
CAS Number
598-58-3
Formula
C-H3-N-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Methylester kyseliny dusicne [Czech]; Nitric acid, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitrates and Nitrites
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a rocket propellant; [Merck Index]
Comments
Severe explosion hazard when heated or shocked; May have narcotic effects; A strong tissue irritant; [Hawley] See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
180 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 1,275 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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