Isoamyl nitrite
Synonyms: NITROUS ACID ISOAMYL ESTER;3-Methyl-1-butylnitrite;3-Methylbutanol nitrite;3-methylbutanolnitrite;Amilnitrit;Amilnitrite;amyl;Amyl nitrit
CAS: 110-46-3
MF: C5H11NO2
MW: 117.15
EINECS: 203-770-8
Boiling point 99 °C(lit.)
density 0.872 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.386(lit.)
Fp 50 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
Water Solubility <0.01 g/100 mL at 18 oC
Sensitive Air & Light Sensitive
Merck 14,5123
Chemical Properties Light yellow clear liquid having a boiling point of 99 °C, the relative density is 0.871 (20/4 ℃), the refractive index is 1.3871, the flash point is 10 ℃. It is soluble with alcohol, ether, it can not dissolve in water. With fruit flavor. With volatility, it will break down in the case of light and air .
Uses It is used in synthesizing perfumes, drugs and diazo compounds. It can be used as an oxidizing agent, solvent. Isobutyl nitrite ester is a drug that is the the fastest short-acting nitrates vasodilator. It is also used as hydrocyanic acid and its salts poisoning antidote.Vasodilators, for the treatment of angina pectoris, also it is used for cyanide poisoning; it is used in synthesizing perfumes, drugs and diazo compounds. It can be used as an oxidizing agent, solvent.