Isopropyl nitrite

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Isopropyl nitrite
Systematic (IUPAC) name
propan-2-yl nitrite
Identifiers
CAS number 541-42-4
ATC code  ?
PubChem 10929
Chemical data
Formula C3H7NO2 
Mol. mass 89.09
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The chemical compound isopropyl nitrite (or propyl nitrite) is an alkyl nitrite made from isopropanol. It is a clear pale yellow oil.[1]

Other synonyms for isopropyl nitrite include:

  • Isopropyl Alcohol Nitrite
  • Nitrous acid, isopropyl ester
  • 1-methylethyl nitrite
  • nitrous acid isopropyl ester
  • 2-propyl nitrite

[edit] References

  1. ^ Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, CRC Press, 85th edition
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