Amyl nitrate

For the active ingredient in the recreational drugs known as poppers, see amyl nitrite.

Amyl nitrate
IUPAC name pentyl nitrate
Other names n-amyl nitrate 1-nitrooxypentane 1-pentyl nitrate
Identifiers
CAS number	1002-16-0 Y
ChemSpider	55191 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES [O-][N+](=O)OCCCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C5H11NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-9-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3 Y Key: HSNWZBCBUUSSQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C5H11NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-9-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3 Key: HSNWZBCBUUSSQD-UHFFFAOYAF
Properties
Molecular formula	C5H11NO3
Molar mass	133.15 g mol−1
Boiling point	104 °C
Hazards
Flash point	47.8 °C
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Infobox references

Amyl nitrate is the chemical compound with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₄ONO₂. This molecule consists of the 5-carbon amyl group attached to a nitrate functional group. It is the ester of amyl alcohol and nitric acid.

Applications

Alkyl nitrates are employed as reagents in organic synthesis. Amyl nitrate is used as an additive in diesel fuel, where it acts as an 'ignition improver' by accelerating the ignition of fuel.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• poppers the recreational drugs
• amyl nitrite a similarly named chemical used to treat heart diseases and cyanide poisoning