2-nitropropane metabolic process
id: GO:0018938
name: 2-nitropropane metabolic process
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: The chemical reactions and pathways involving 2-nitropropane, a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, fruity odor. 2-nitropropane is used principally as a solvent and chemical intermediate. As a solvent, it is used in inks, paints, adhesives, varnishes, polymers, and synthetic materials. It is a feedstock for the manufacture of 2-nitro-2-methyl-1-propanol and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol.
Child Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0046304 | 2-nitropropane catabolic process |
Parent Functions
| id | name |
|---|---|
| GO:0006805 | xenobiotic metabolic process |
| GO:0034641 | cellular nitrogen compound metabolic process |
| GO:0043446 | cellular alkane metabolic process |
