Another nitromethane question

[amanda]

#1:  I see in certain synths (e.g. MM's) that call for nitromethane, the formula is listed as MeNO2, but the MSDS for nitromethane lists it as CH3NO2.  Would someone please explain the difference for me?

#2:  Assuming someone was able to obtain 99%+ purity nitromethane, should that person be concerned with the additional additives (specified in previous posts as probably nitroethane and maybe MEOH (is that right?)) as either a source of contamination or as a reagent which would produce undesirable side-effects?  In other words, is 99%+ purity nitromethane usable as-is?

Thanks!

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[demorol]

1. Me means the same as CH₃ (Me = methyl, CH₃ = methyl). I don't know why it is used instead of CH₃, but you'll get used to it.

2. MeNO₂ of 99%+ purity is pure enough for the MM's reaction. I think you'll have some trouble finding MeNO₂ of higher purity.Life without chemistry would be a mistake.

[Osmium]

Maybe you should sue your nitromethane supplier for product misrepresentation and make money that way instead. Aldrich is the only suppier of that purity grade that I know of, and it is very expensive.
But if your supplier was Aldrich I doubt you'd have to ask these questions.

[Goodtimes]

Aldrich is the only suppier of that purity grade that I know of,

I have found several suppliers that indicate that they double distil their product.  And yea, this is used for drag racing...

Of course, the accuracy of anything in this world is questionable..

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