Description

Methyl Nitrate CAS NO 598-58-3 is a highly reactive organic nitrate ester, primarily valued for its potent oxidizing properties and high volatility. This compound is critical in specialized chemical synthesis and research applications where a powerful, volatile nitrating or oxidizing agent is required. It serves as a key intermediate and reagent for researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of energetic materials development, organic synthesis, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• As a powerful nitrating agent in organic synthesis for introducing nitro functional groups.
• As a specialized oxidizer in the formulation and research of energetic materials and propellants.
• As a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex nitrate esters and other nitro compounds.
• As a reagent in analytical chemistry and laboratory research for controlled oxidation reactions.
• Used in controlled studies on combustion and detonation chemistry due to its energetic nature.
• Potential application as a model compound in environmental fate and transport studies of volatile nitrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Nitrate
CAS No.	598-58-3
Molecular Formula	CH3NO3
Molecular Weight	77.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Nitric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Ester of Nitric Acid; Monomethyl Nitrate; Methanol, Nitrate; Nitromethane (Note: This is a different isomer); Methyl Nitrate (Energetic Material); CH3ONO2
EINECS	209-946-2

Quality Control

Our Methyl Nitrate is produced and handled under stringent safety and quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. While specific purity grades (e.g., Research, Technical) are available, all materials undergo rigorous analytical testing including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to meet the exacting standards of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and strong oxidizing nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as reducing agents, strong acids, and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) to enhance stability. Containers must be kept tightly sealed and clearly labeled. Adhere to all local and international regulations for the storage of reactive chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as HNO3)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.