Isopropyl nitrite
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.982 |
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Formula | C3H7NO2 |
Molar mass | 89.09 g·mol−1 |
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The chemical compound isopropyl nitrite (or propyl nitrite) is an alkyl nitrite made from isopropanol. It is a clear pale yellow oil.[1]
Other synonyms for isopropyl nitrite include:
- Isopropyl Alcohol Nitrite
- Nitrous acid, isopropyl ester
- 1-methylethyl nitrite
- nitrous acid isopropyl ester
- 2-propyl nitrite
Applications
Isobutyl nitrite is one of the compounds used as poppers, an inhalant drug that induces a brief euphoria.
See also
References
- ^ Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, CRC Press, 85th edition