Pentyl nitrite

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Pentyl nitrite
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Clinical data
Other namesn-Pentyl nitrate; n-Amyl nitrite; Nitramyl
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Chemical and physical data
Formula C5H11NO2
Molar mass 117.148 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Boiling point 104 °C (219 °F) [1]
  • CCCCCON=O
  • InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7/h2-5H2,1H3
  • Key:CSDTZUBPSYWZDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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]

It is one of the active ingredients for a recreational drug known as poppers.

References

  1. ↑ Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  2. 1 2 "Metabocard for Amyl Nitrite". Human Metabolome Database.


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