The chemical properties crystallize as white crystals in a mixture of ethyl acetate and benzene.

Easily soluble in alcohols, slightly soluble in benzene and other hydrocarbons. Solubility in water (20 ℃) 220g/100ml. It can be used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, plasticizer, and raw material for gunpowder.

It is also used as a disinfectant for non living objects. Used in industrial water systems, cutting and eliminating oils, non protein Chemicalbook adhesives and slurries to inhibit bacterial growth. Drug delay preparation of acid amine intermediates.

The oral LD50 for rats is 1900mg/kg, and for mice it is 1900mg/kg.

The production method involves the condensation of nitromethane and formaldehyde under alkaline conditions. Raw material consumption (kg/t) Nitromethane (≥ 95%) 634 Formaldehyde (≥ 30%) 2120