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Sigma-Aldrich

Isobutyl nitrite

95%

Synonym(s):

2-Methylpropyl nitrite

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2ONO
CAS Number:
542-56-3
Molecular Weight:
103.12
EC Number:
208-819-7
MDL number:
MFCD00002056
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24859648
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

95%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.373 (lit.)

bp

66-67 °C (lit.)

density

0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CON=O

InChI

1S/C4H9NO2/c1-4(2)3-7-5-6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

APNSGVMLAYLYCT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Isobutyl nitrite was extensively used as room odorizers. It is a popular recreational drug.

Application

Isobutyl nitrite was used to study inhalant-induced immunotoxicity.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B - Flam. Liq. 2 - Muta. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

-5.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-21 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Inhaled isobutyl nitrite produced lung inflammation with increased macrophage TNF-alpha and nitric oxide production.
L S Soderberg et al.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 402, 187-189 (1996-01-01)
W Kielbasa et al.
AAPS pharmSci, 2(2), E11-E11 (2001-12-14)
Our objective was to examine the pharmacokinetic/hemodynamic properties of inhaled isobutyl nitrite (ISBN) in rats. ISBN is one of the volatile organic nitrites that has been used primarily as a drug of abuse. Recent studies indicate, however, that these compounds
S M Bradberry et al.
Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology, 32(2), 179-184 (1994-01-01)
Isobutyl nitrite is a popular recreational drug among both homosexuals and heterosexuals as it is alleged to enhance sexual pleasure and prolong orgasm. In contrast to the ingestion of this volatile nitrite, inhalation is associated only rarely with serious sequelae
L S Soderberg et al.
Experimental hematology, 24(7), 848-853 (1996-06-01)
Isobutyl nitrite is representative of a group of inhalants abused primarily by male homosexuals; abuse of this drug may be a risk factor for AIDS or Kaposi's sarcoma. Using a 14-day exposure regimen, we previously reported that inhaled isobutyl nitrite
Review of the physiological effects of amyl, butyl, and isobutyl nitrites.
T J Haley
Clinical toxicology, 16(3), 317-329 (1980-05-01)
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