Butyl nitrite

Butyl nitrite

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IUPAC_name = 1-nitrosooxybutane


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C=4 | H=9 | N=1 | O=2
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Butyl nitrite is an alkyl nitrite made from butyl alcohol. It can be used as an antianginal. Butyl nitrite is also used recreationally as poppers.

Chemistry

Synonyms include "N"-butyl nitrite, 1-butyl nitrite and nitrous acid, butyl ester.

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.

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