nitroethane

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nitroethane [¦nī·trō′eth‚ān]

(organic chemistry)

CH₃CH₂NO₂A colorless liquid, slightly soluble in water; boils at 114°C; used as a solvent for cellulosics, resins, waxes, fats, and dyestuffs, and as a chemical intermediate.

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