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Butyl nitrite

95%

Synonym(s):

n-Butyl nitrite

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3ONO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
103.12
Beilstein:
1701036
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

760 mmHg ( 78 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

95%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.376 (lit.)

bp

78 °C (lit.)

solubility

alcohol: miscible(lit.)
diethyl ether: miscible(lit.)

density

0.882 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

O-nitroso
nitroso

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCON=O

InChI

1S/C4H9NO2/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6/h2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

JQJPBYFTQAANLE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

The photodissociation dynamics of butyl nitrite was studied using time-resolved Fourier transform infrared (TR-FTIR) emission spectroscopy. The effects of butyl nitrite on methyl cobalamin and 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate were studied.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

8.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-13 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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L D Fechter et al.
Fundamental and applied toxicology : official journal of the Society of Toxicology, 12(1), 56-61 (1989-01-01)
Butyl nitrite is the predominant and presumed active ingredient in a variety of commercial preparations sold as "room odorizers." These compounds have significant abuse potential, giving the user the sensation of a "rush", which may be related to their intense
M Abu Khaled et al.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications, 135(1), 201-207 (1986-02-26)
The effects of butyl nitrite, a frequently used recreational drug, on methyl cobalamin and 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate were investigated by using 1H and 31P NMR spectroscopies. While no effect could be observed in organic solvents, strong interactions of butyl nitrite with
D P McFadden et al.
Journal of applied toxicology : JAT, 5(3), 134-139 (1985-06-01)
Mice were exposed by inhalation to n-butyl, iso-butyl sec-butyl or tert-butyl nitrite in a dynamic airflow chamber 7 h per day for 60 days at concentrations that caused less than 20% fatalities. Under these conditions, body-weight gain was depressed over
T P Akerboom et al.
Biochemical pharmacology, 53(1), 117-120 (1997-01-10)
Glutathione transferase (GST)-catalysed S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) formation from alkyl nitrites was determined with the homodimers 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, and 4-4 isolated from rat liver. The 4-4 isoform showed a high specificity for the alkyl nitrites. Total GST activities were studied in
Health hazards of nitrite inhalants.
H W Haverkos et al.
The American journal of medicine, 84(3 Pt 1), 479-482 (1988-03-01)

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