has role independent continuant primary nitroalkane volatile organic compound NMR chemical shift reference compound polar aprotic solvent explosive nitromethane A primary nitroalkane that is methane in which one of the hydrogens is replace by a nitro group. A polar solvent (b.p. 101 °C), it is an important starting material in organic synthesis. It is also used as a fuel for rockets and radio-controlled models. CHEBI:77701 EC 4.3.1.3 (histidine ammonia-lyase) inhibitor