Tetranitromethane
Also known as Methane, tetranitro-, Tetan, RCRA waste number P112
Key facts
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- Appearance
- Colorless oily fluid
- Melting point
- 13.8 °C
- Boiling point
- 126 °C
- Density
- Relative density (water = 1): 1.6
- Flash point
- >112.8
- HS code
- 290420
- Category
- Oxidizing and reducing agents
- UN number
- UN 1510
What is Tetranitromethane?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Tetranitromethane is an organonitrogen compound.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- tetranitromethane
- CAS number
- 509-14-8 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 208-094-7
- Molecular formula
- CN4O8
- UNII
- K1G7CKU98F
- InChIKey
- NYTOUQBROMCLBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/CN4O8/c6-2(7)1(3(8)9,4(10)11)5(12)13
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C([N+](=O)[O-])([N+](=O)[O-])([N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms
- Methane, tetranitro-
- Tetan
- RCRA waste number P112
- TNM
- RCRA waste no. P112
- UN 1510
- Tetranitromethane [UN1510] [Oxidizer]
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless oily fluidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Distinct pungent odorexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | 13.8 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 126 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 1.6exp.Measured value |
| Flash point | >112.8exp.Measured value |
| Solubility | In water, 900 mg/L at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 8.42 mm Hg at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 196.03 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 195.9716 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -1.3calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 172.6 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 8calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 4calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 13calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 1calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H271May cause fire or explosion, strong oxidiser.
- H301Toxic if swallowed.
- H315Causes skin irritation.
- H319Causes serious eye irritation.
- H330Fatal if inhaled.
- H335May cause respiratory irritation.
- H351Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary statements (32)
- P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
- P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P283Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.
- P284In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
- P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P306 + P360If on clothing: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
- P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P320Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
- P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
- P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P370 + P378In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- P371 + P380 + P375In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
- P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405Store locked up.
- P420Store separately.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 1510
- Transport hazard class
- 6.1
- Packing group
- I
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Rocket fuel, as an oxidant or monopropellant, qualitative test for unsaturated compounds, diesel fuel booster, organic reagent.
Tetranitromethane has been used as an oxidizing agent in rocket propellants. It has also been used as an explosive, as an additive in diesel fuel to increase octane rating, and as a reagent for nitration of tyrosine in proteins and peptides.
TNM is ... of interest for use as a propellant and as a fuel additive ... TNM-hydrocarbon mixtures are more powerful explosives (than TNT) and are very sensitive to shock ... TNM has also been used to kill gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, bacterial endospores, and fungi. This antibacterial activity is attributed to nitrating of critical bacterial membrane proteins by TNM.
Tetranitromethane has been used as ... a reagent for detecting the presence of double bonds in organic compounds ...
Pharmacological actions
- Chemical Warfare Agents
- Explosive Agents
- Indicators and Reagents
- Oxidants
Pharmacology
Tetranitromethane is a synthetic, oily, colorless to pale yellow liquid that is insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol and ether. Tetranitromethane is used as an oxidizing agent in rocket propellants and explosives as well as an additive to increase the cetane number of diesel fuel. In science, it is used as both an analytical reagent for the detection of double bonds in organic compounds and as a mild nitrating reagent that reacts with tyrosine residues in proteins. The primary route of potential human exposure to tetranitromethane is inhalation.
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Acute inhalation exposure to tetranitromethane can result in irritation of the respiratory tract, buildup of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and interference with the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells (methemoglobinemia). Contact with this compound can cause irritation of the eyes and skin. It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)
How it is made
Tetranitromethane can be prepared by nitration of acetic anhydride with anhydrous nitric acid ... or by reacting fuming nitric acid with benzene or acetylene ... It has also been prepared by nitration of acetylene with excess nitric acid to form a mixture of trinitromethane and nitric acid, which can be converted to tetranitromethane by sulfuric acid at elevated temperatures
Tetranitromethane is formed by the quantitative reaction between potassium nitroform and nitryl chloride in ether.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Tetranitromethane is traded under.
Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups
- Belgium34.0%
- United States11.0%
- Germany9.1%
The HS code shown for Tetranitromethane is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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