NITROETHANE 79-24-3 Dow Chemical-Angus Solvent Acrylic/Acrylate Resins Vinyl Nitroethane (NE) has found its greatest use as a synthetic intermediate and specialty solvent. Nitroethane has solvency properties of particular interest for specialty applications. It is an excellent solvent for a wide variety of organic compounds and for resins, such as acrylic and vinyl resins, used in coatings and inks. It can be used as a solvent for the extraction of rosin from wood, for example. Nitroethane is most useful as a chemical intermediate for organic synthesis. Nitroparaffins. Used as a synthetic intermediate and specialty solvent. Possesses good solvency.