Isopropyl nitrite
Chemical compound
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The chemical compound isopropyl nitrite (or 2-propyl nitrite) is an alkyl nitrite made from isopropanol. It is a clear pale yellow oil that is insoluble in water.[3]
Other namesIsopropyl alcohol nitrite; nitrous acid, isopropyl ester; 1-methylethyl nitrite; 2-propyl nitrite
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Legal status
- AU: S10 (Dangerous substance)[1]
- BR: Class C1 (Other controlled substances)[2]
- UK: Controlled Drug (Medicines Act 1968)
- US: Unscheduled (illegal under Crime Control Act of 1990)
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| Other names | Isopropyl alcohol nitrite; nitrous acid, isopropyl ester; 1-methylethyl nitrite; 2-propyl nitrite |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.982 |
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| Formula | C3H7NO2 |
| Molar mass | 89.094 g·mol−1 |
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| Density | 0.8684 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 40 °C (104 °F) |
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Applications
Safety
Isopropyl nitrite has been associated with eye maculopathy, visual impairment with central scotomata, bilateral foveal yellow spots, and inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) junction disruption,[4] which may be reversible.[5]