Nitroethane: Difference between revisions

 

Nitroethane is a useful solvent for polymers such as [[polystyrene]] and is particularly useful for dissolving [[cyanoacrylate]] adhesives. In cosmetics applications, it has been used as a component in [[manicure|artificial nail]] remover and in overhead ceiling sealant sprays.

 

Nitroethane was previously used successfully as a chemical feedstock (precursor ingredients) in laboratories for the synthesis of multitudes of substances and consumer goods, for e.g. the medicine Pervitin's use was common in the 19th and 20th century (especially popular during WW2 by the allied troops and nazis alike for mood elevation, appetite and sleep suppression and increasing focus, alertness) nitroalkanes were one of many ingredients used in the synthesis of many phenethylamines, including medications such as Pervitin and the racemic compound [[Benzedrine]].<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.da.gov/resource-center/2016%20NDTA%20Summary.pdf | title = 2016 National Drug Assessment Summary | date = November 2016 | publisher = [[Drug Administration]]}}</ref> an anorexic medicine for obesity .<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.da.gov/resource-center/2016%20NDTA%20Summary.pdf | title = 2016 National Drug Assessment Summary | date = November 2016 | publisher = [[Drug Administration]]}}</ref>