Methyl nitrate

Chemical compound

Methyl nitrate is the methyl ester of nitric acid and has the chemical formula CH₃NO₃. It is a colourless explosive volatile liquid. Wikipedia

Formula: CH₃NO₃

Molar mass: 77.04 g/mol

Boiling point: 148.3°F (64.6°C)

Density: 1.2 g/cm³

Melting point: -116.1°F (-82.3°C)

Detonation velocity: 6300 m s⁻¹ at ρ=1.217 g cm⁻³

Friction sensitivity: High