Isobutyl nitrite
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| Template:Longitem | C4H9NO2 |
| Molar mass | 103.11976 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Almond-like[2] |
| Density | 0.87 g/mL |
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Isobutyl nitrite, C4H9NO2, is an alkyl nitrite, an ester of isobutanol and nitrous acid. Its chemical structure is (CH3)2CH-CH2-ONO.
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.Template:Medcn
Safety
May cause headaches, dizziness and fainting. Isobutyl nitrite is poisonous to people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.[3]
References
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- ↑ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 5032.
- ↑ CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
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