Pentyl nitrite is a chemical compound with the molecular formula, classified as an alkyl nitrite, used as an antihypertensive medicine.[2] It is also used to treat cyanide poisoning.[2]
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Other names | n-Pentyl nitrate; n-Amyl nitrite; Nitramyl |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.006.667 |
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Formula | C5H11NO2 |
Molar mass | 117.148 g·mol−1 |
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Boiling point | 104 °C (219 °F) [1] |
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It is one of the active ingredients for a recreational drug known as poppers.
References
edit- ^ Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- ^ a b "Metabocard for Amyl Nitrite". Human Metabolome Database.