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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 |
| Documentation | CoA |
