Isobutyl nitrite
Isobutyl nitrite, C4H9NO2, is an alkyl nitrite, an ester of isobutanol and nitrous acid. Its chemical structure is (CH3)2CH-CH2-ONO.
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2-Methylpropyl nitrite | |||
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Isobutyl nitrite | |||
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.018 | ||
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| C4H9NO2 | |||
| Molar mass | 103.11976 | ||
| Appearance | Colorless liquid | ||
| Odor | Almond-like[2] | ||
| Density | 0.87 g/mL | ||
| Boiling point | 67 °C (153 °F; 340 K) | ||
| Slightly soluble | |||
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| Main hazards | Highly flammable | ||
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Isobutyl nitrite is a pungent colorless liquid. It acts as a vasodilator, and is used as an inhalant recreational drug, poppers.
Applications
Isobutyl nitrite is one of the compounds used as poppers, an inhalant drug that induces a brief euphoria. Also, it is used as part of the antidote package for cyanide poisoning.
Safety
May cause headaches, dizziness and fainting. Isobutyl nitrite is poisonous to people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
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