Nitrochloroform

  • CAT Number: R042157
  • CAS Number: 76-06-2
  • Molecular Formula: CCl3NO2
  • Molecular Weight: 164.366
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Nitrochloroform, also known as trichloronitromethane, is a chemical compound used in organic synthesis and as a solvent. It is produced by the reaction of chloroform with nitric acid. Nitrochloroform is a versatile reagent, participating in various reactions such as chlorination, oxidation, and nitration. However, it is highly toxic and potentially explosive, requiring careful handling and storage in laboratory settings.


Catalog Number R042157
CAS Number 76-06-2
Synonyms

Acquinite; Chloropicrin; Chlorpicrin; G 25; Larvacide; Microlysin; NSC 8743; Nitrotrichloromethane; PS; Picfume; Trichloronitromethane

Molecular Formula CCl3NO2
Purity ≥95%
Storage Store at -20C
IUPAC Name trichloro(nitro)methane
InChI InChI=1S/CCl3NO2/c2-1(3,4)5(6)7
InChIKey LFHISGNCFUNFFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C([N+](=O)[O-])(Cl)(Cl)Cl

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