Nitroethane
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- Molecular formula: C2H5NO2
- Appearance: colourless oily liquid with a fruity odor
- Melting point:
- Boiling point: 114 °C
- Vapour density: 2.6 (air = 1)
- Vapour pressure: 15.6 mmHg (2.1 kPa) at 20 °C
- Density (g cm-3): 1.05
- Flash point: 31 °C (closed cup)
- Explosion limits:
- Autoignition temperature:
- Water solubility: slight
Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Typical TLV/TWA 100 ppm. Typical STEL 150 ppm.