Butyl nitrate
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| Butyl nitrate | |
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| IUPAC name | Butyl nitrate |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [928-45-0] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C4H9NO3 |
| Molar mass | 119.12 g/mol |
| Density | ???, liquid |
| Melting point |
< 0 °C |
| Boiling point |
133 °C |
| Solubility in water | 1120 mg/L (25 °C) |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Flammable (F) |
| Related compounds | |
| Related hydrocarbons | Cyclopentanone |
| Related compounds | nitric acid, butyl ester |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Butyl nitrate is a flammable chemical compound similar to nitric acid. Despite its health risks, it is used as an inhalent[1]. When used this way, butyl nitrate may suppress the immune system and help viruses to enter the body through dilating blood vessels[2].
[edit] References
- ^ Fact Sheet 30
- ^ http://209.85.135.104/search?q=cache:jTuxLrg8ahUJ:www.cads.org.nz/sorted/PDF/058.026_AmylButylNitrate_CADSinfo_Dec06.pdf+%22butyl+nitrate%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=19&gl=us
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