Phenyl-2-nitropropene
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| 1-Phenyl-2-nitropropene | |
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| IUPAC name | 1-Phenyl-2-nitropropene |
| Other names | P2NP |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [705-60-2][1] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C9H9NO2 |
| Molar mass | 163.17 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | solid |
| Melting point |
64-66 °C |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Harmful (Xn) |
| R-phrases | R22, R36/37/38 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Phenyl-2-nitropropene is a chemical compound with the chemical formula is C9H9NO2. It can be produced by the reaction of benzaldehyde and nitroethane in the presence of a basic catalyst. It can be reduced in the presence of a catalyst to produce phenylacetone, which is a controlled precursor of methamphetamine. With lithium aluminium hydride, it can be reduced to amphetamine.
Creation of phenyl-2-nitropropene
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