Dichloronitromethane

• CAT Number: R051545
• CAS Number: 7119-89-3
• Molecular Formula: CHCl2NO2
• Molecular Weight: 129.924
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Dichloropicrin
• Storage: Desiccate at +4 ℃
• IUPAC Name: dichloro(nitro)methane
• InChI: InChI=1S/CHCl2NO2/c2-1(3)4(5)6/h1H
• InChIKey: XUNYLLBGLKGFHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C([N+](=O)[O-])(Cl)Cl

Dichloronitromethane is a chemical compound consisting of two chlorine atoms and a nitro group attached to a methane backbone. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Due to its reactive nitro and chloro groups, it is valuable for introducing functional groups in complex molecules. Dichloronitromethane’s reactivity makes it useful for various chemical transformations, though it must be handled with care due to its potential toxicity and environmental impact.