Methyl nitrite
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Methyl nitrite
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| Methyl nitrite | |
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| Formula | CH3NO2 |
| Mol. mass | 61.04 g/mol |
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| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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The chemical compound methyl nitrite is an alkyl nitrite made from methanol. Synonyms for methyl nitrite include:
- Methyl alcohol nitrite
- Nitrous acid, methyl ester
- Nitramethyl
This compound is produced by the combustion of unleaded petrol, and may be a cause of the decline of the House Sparrow in Europe.[1]
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- ^ British Birds, vol 100, September 2007, p558.
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