About This Product:
CAS Number : 110-46-3
Molecular Weight : 117.15
Molecular Formula : C5H11NO2
Synonym(s) : Nitrous Acid, 3-Methylbutyl Ester;
Isopentyl Alcohol, Nitrite; Aspiral;
Isopentyl Nitrite; Nitramyl; Vaporole;
3-Methylbutanol Nitrite; 3-Methylbutyl Nitrite; Amilnitrite;
Nitrous Acid, Isopentyl Ester; IPN; Amyl Nitrite; ”Amyl Nitrite”,
Physical Properties:
Appearance : Yellow color liquid
Purity : >96.00% (GC)
Stability : 0.2% Sodium carbonate or potassium carbonate
Melting Point : NA
Boiling Point : 99°C
Storage Temperature : Store at 2°C to 8°C
Conditions to avoid : Air and Light sensitive
LOD : NA
Solubility : Chloroform, Methanol (slightly)
Density : 0.872 g/mL
Moisture content : 0.50 %
Isoamyl nitrite, also known as isopenyl nitrite, is used for the generation of benzyne from anthranilic acid. It is a smooth muscle relaxant that may be suitable as nitrovasodilators and as recreational drugs known as poppers.
Uses of Isoamyl Nitrite CAS 110-46-3
- Vasodilator:Relaxes blood vessels, used for treating heart conditions like angina.
- Antidote for Cyanide Poisoning:Oxidizes hemoglobin to methemoglobin, which binds cyanide, forming non-toxic cyano-methemoglobin.
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing:Used in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy tests to provoke obstruction.
Chemical & Research Applications
- Nitrosating Agent:Used in organic synthesis, such as preparing diazonium salts.
- Radical Initiator:Helps functionalize carbon nanotubes.
- Synthesis Intermediate:Creates complex molecules, including arylazo phosphine oxides and peroxynitrite.
- Benzyne Generation:A reagent for producing benzyne from anthranilic acid.
Other Properties & Considerations
- Psychoactive Effects:Causes flushing, dizziness, and a rush due to vasodilation, sometimes used recreationally (known as “poppers”).
- Sensitivity:Sensitive to air, light, and heat; typically stabilized with potassium carbonate for storage.
Applications:
- Nitrosating Agent:Converts amines to diazonium salts and is used in synthesizing complex organic molecules.
- Radical Initiator:Functionalizes carbon nanotubes.
- Aryne Generation:Precursor for creating highly reactive aryne intermediates in organic chemistry.
- Oxidant:Acts as an oxidizing agent in various reactions, including converting phenols to quinones.
- Cleaning:Used as a solvent and cleaning agent for printed circuit boards (PCBs).
- Replacement:Considered a potential replacement for Freon.
