and methanol. Methyl nitrite is used in chemical synthesis as a precursor and intermediate, e.g. during production of phenylpropanolamine. See also Nitromethane Organic chemistry Nucleophilic substitution References Cited sources External links WebBook page for CH3NO2 Determination of cis and trans structures of methyl nitrite by microwave spectroscopy. Antianginals Antidotes Methyl esters Alkyl nitrites Explosive gases Explosive chemicals