The principal use of nitromethane is as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvents, which are used in dry cleaning, semiconductor processing, and degreasing. It is also used most effectively as a solvent or dissolving agent for acrylate monomers, such as cyanoacrylates (more commonly known as "super-glue").

Density: 1.1371

Melting point: -29 ºC

Boiling point: 100-102 ºC

Refractive index: 1.3805-1.3825

Flash point: 35 ºC

Water solubility: 9.5 g/100 mL (20 ºC)