nitromethane

A colorless, oily liquid, CH₃NO₂, used in making dyes and resins, in organic synthesis, as a fuel in racecar engines, and as a rocket propellant.

A colorless oily compound, CH₃NO₂, prepared by the action of silver nitrite on methyl iodide. It boils at 101° C. and has acid properties.

A nitro derivative of methane (CH3.NO2), obtained as a mobile liquid; — called also nitrocarbol. It has been used as a rocket fuel and as a gasoline additive to add power to the fuel, especially in racing cars.

a colourless oily liquid used in organic synthesis, and as a fuel for rockets, racing cars and model aircraft

the simplest nitroparaffin, CH3NO2