Nitric acid, ethylester cas no:625-58-1

NameNitric acid, ethylester
CAS625-58-1
SynonymsEthylnitrate; NSC 8826
EINECS(EC#)210-903-3
Molecular FormulaC2H5 N O3
Molecular Weight91.08

refractive index1.388

Hazardclass1.1A

Hazard E
Risk 2
Safety A poison by intraperitoneal route. Mutation data reported. A very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. A moderate explosion hazard when exposed to heat (explodes @ 185°F). To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical, water to blanket fire. Incompatible with Lewis acids. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also NITRATES and ESTERS.

Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.