Butyl nitrite
Butyl nitrite is an alkyl nitrite made from n-butanol. Butyl nitrite is used recreationally as poppers.
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.057  |
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| Formula | C4H9NO2 |
| Molar mass | 103.12 g·mol−1 |
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| Boiling point | 78.0 °C (172.4 °F) |
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Chemistry
Synonyms include 1-butyl nitrite, n-butyl nitrite and nitrous acid butyl ester.
It can be prepared by reacting nitrous acid (generated in situ by reacting a metal nitrite with a mineral acid) with n-butanol.
Butyl nitrite is highly flammable. It may cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Contact with this material may irritate or burn skin and eyes.[1]
Applications
Butyl nitrite is one of the compounds used as poppers, inhalant drugs that induce brief euphoria. Among the inhalants' common street names are "liquid rush" (or just "rush") and "locker room." They are sometimes marketed as "Cleaner" It is used for its euphoric effect in relaxing the soft muscles of men before intercourse.