Nitromethane Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Nitrocarbol
- CH3NO2
Nitromethane supplier for solvent users, chemical manufacturers and synthesis routes in Malaysia. Nitromethane is the simplest nitroalkane, a clear colourless oily liquid that behaves as a polar aprotic solvent with a high dipole moment. Buyers specify it by grade and purity rather than by trade name.
Technical grade covers standard commercial solvent duty, while high-purity grade is requested for pharmaceutical synthesis, fine-chemical routes and analytical work. A fuel-blend grade also exists for specialist motorsport and model-engine formulations. State the grade, minimum assay and water content your process requires.
Common industrial uses include dissolving cyanoacrylate adhesives, cellulose esters, acrylates, waxes and selected resins, stabiliser and acid-scavenger service in chlorinated solvent systems, and extraction or reaction solvent duty. It is also an intermediate for nitroalcohols and several pharmaceutical routes. This page covers nitromethane only, not nitroethane, 2-nitropropane, nitrobenzene, methyl nitrate or methanol.
Send the required grade, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 75-52-5
- Formula
- CH3NO2
- Grade
- technical, industrial, high purity
- Appearance
- clear, colourless oily liquid with a mild fruity to pungent odour
Nitromethane grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade nitromethane | clear, colourless oily liquid | — | Standard commercial solvent grade for dissolving, extraction and general process duty where a polar aprotic solvent is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity grade nitromethane | clear, colourless oily liquid | — | Pharmaceutical synthesis routes, fine-chemical intermediates and analytical or electrochemical work where low water and low residue matter. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Fuel-blend grade nitromethane | clear, colourless oily liquid | — | Blending component for specialist motorsport and model-engine fuel formulations that call for a defined nitromethane content. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy nitromethane from ChemTrade
Request a quote for nitromethane
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless oily liquid | — |
| Chemical class | nitroalkane, the simplest nitroparaffin; polar aprotic solvent | — |
| CAS number | 75-52-5 | — |
| Chemical formula | CH3NO2 | — |
| Boiling point (typical) | 101 °C | — |
| Density at 20 °C (typical) | 1.13 g/cm³ | — |
| Solubility | moderately soluble in water; miscible with many common organic solvents | — |
| Grade controls | assay, water content, acidity and colour confirmed against the required grade | — |
Nitromethane applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- flammable
Store sealed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources and incompatible materials, and keep containers closed to control vapour. Follow the safety data sheet for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about nitromethane
What is nitromethane used for in industry?
It works as a polar aprotic solvent for cyanoacrylate adhesives, cellulose esters, acrylates, waxes and some resins, as a stabiliser and acid scavenger in chlorinated solvent systems, and as an intermediate for nitroalcohols and pharmaceutical synthesis routes. Extraction, reaction and analytical solvent duty are also common.
Which nitromethane grade should I request?
Technical grade suits general solvent, extraction and process work. Ask for high-purity grade when the route is pharmaceutical, fine-chemical or analytical and water, acidity or residue limits are tight. Fuel-blend grade applies only to specialist motorsport and model-engine formulations.
What is the difference between nitromethane and nitroethane?
They are different chemicals. Nitromethane is the one-carbon nitroalkane with CAS 75-52-5, while nitroethane is the two-carbon homologue with its own identity, boiling point and solvent behaviour. 2-Nitropropane and nitrobenzene are separate products again. Send the exact name printed on your specification.
Is nitromethane a solvent or a chemical intermediate?
Both, and buyers order it for either role. As a solvent it dissolves polar polymers and adhesive systems that hydrocarbon solvents cannot handle; as an intermediate its nitro group is the reactive handle for nitroalcohols, chloropicrin chemistry and pharmaceutical steps.
What specifications should a buyer provide for nitromethane?
State the grade, the minimum assay, and any limits on water content, acidity, colour and non-volatile residue. If you are replacing an existing supply, attach the current specification so the offered grade can be checked against it before quotation.
What details are needed for a nitromethane price enquiry?
Provide the grade and purity requirement, the intended application, the quantity per shipment and the delivery location in Malaysia. Mention preferred packing, documentation needs and timing so the quotation covers the whole requirement.