Isobutyl nitrite

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IUPACName=2-Methylpropyl nitrite
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CASNo=542-56-3
PubChem=10958
SMILES=CC(C)CON=O
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Formula=C₄H₉NO₂
MolarMass=103.11976
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Density=0.87 g/mL
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BoilingPtC=67
Solubility=Slightly soluble
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Isobutyl nitrite, C₄H₉NO₂, is an alkyl nitrite, an ester of isobutanol and nitrous acid. Its chemical structure is (CarbonHydrogen₃)₂CH-CH₂-Oxygen-NitrogenO.

Isobutyl nitrite is a pungent colorless liquid. It acts as a vasodilator, and is used as an inhalant recreational drug.

Applications

Amyl nitrite is employed medically to treat heart diseases such as angina and to treat cyanide poisoning. [cite journal| title = The Effects of Nitroglycerin and Amyl Nitrite on Arteriolar and Venous Tone in the Human Forearm| author = Cheng, L.; Goodwin, C. A.; Schully, M. F.; Kakkar, V. V.; Claeson, G.| journal = Circulation| year = 1965| volume = 3| issue = 2| pages = 755] It is also used as an inhalant drug that induces a brief euphoria; whilst already intoxicated with stimulant drugs such as cocaine or ecstasy (see MDMA) the euphoric state intensifies and lasts for several minutes longer. Once some stimulative drugs wear off, a common side effect is a period of depression or anxiety, colloquially called a "come down"; amyl nitrite is sometimes used to "come up" again in order to stop the user from feeling lousy.

ee also

* Poppers

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