Isobutyl nitrite

Isobutyl nitrite, C4H9NO2, is an alkyl nitrite, an ester of isobutanol and nitrous acid. Its chemical structure is (CH3)2CH-CH2-ONO.

Isobutyl nitrite[1]
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Methylpropyl nitrite
Other names
Isobutyl nitrite
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.008.018
PubChem CID
UNII
InChI
  • InChI=1S/C4H9NO2/c1-4(2)3-7-5-6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3 Y
    Key: APNSGVMLAYLYCT-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C4H9NO2/c1-4(2)3-7-5-6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3
    Key: APNSGVMLAYLYCT-UHFFFAOYAF
SMILES
  • O=NOCC(C)C
Properties
Chemical formula
 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)
Solubility in water
 Slightly soluble
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 Highly flammable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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.

References
  1. Merck Index, 11th Edition, 5032.
  2. CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards


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