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Isobutyl nitrite
95%
Synonym(s):
2-Methylpropyl nitrite
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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2ONO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
103.12
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level
Assay
95%
form
liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.373 (lit.)
bp
66-67 °C (lit.)
density
0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
functional group
nitroso
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
CC(C)CON=O
InChI
1S/C4H9NO2/c1-4(2)3-7-5-6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3
InChI key
APNSGVMLAYLYCT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Isobutyl nitrite was extensively used as room odorizers. It is a popular recreational drug.
Application
Isobutyl nitrite was used to study inhalant-induced immunotoxicity.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B - Flam. Liq. 2 - Muta. 2
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
-5.8 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
-21 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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L S Soderberg et al.
Experimental hematology, 24(7), 848-853 (1996-06-01)
Isobutyl nitrite is representative of a group of inhalants abused primarily by male homosexuals; abuse of this drug may be a risk factor for AIDS or Kaposi's sarcoma. Using a 14-day exposure regimen, we previously reported that inhaled isobutyl nitrite
L S F Soderberg et al.
Toxicology letters, 152(1), 47-56 (2004-08-06)
Epidemiological studies have identified abuse of nitrite inhalants as an independent co-factor in HIV infection and in Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) in AIDS patients. In the present study we investigated the ability of macrophages from mice exposed to isobutyl nitrite to
S M Bradberry et al.
Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology, 32(2), 179-184 (1994-01-01)
Isobutyl nitrite is a popular recreational drug among both homosexuals and heterosexuals as it is alleged to enhance sexual pleasure and prolong orgasm. In contrast to the ingestion of this volatile nitrite, inhalation is associated only rarely with serious sequelae
Lee S F Soderberg et al.
Toxicology letters, 132(1), 37-45 (2002-06-27)
Nitrite inhalant abuse has been correlated with HIV and Kaposi's sarcoma. Mouse models of inhalant exposure show immunosuppression and loss of immune cells. In the present study, isobutyl nitrite caused a dose-dependent loss of viability of a macrophage cell line.
[Methemoglobinemia due to ingestion of isobutyl nitrite ('poppers')].
W G Zijlstra
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 147(23), 1144-1144 (2003-06-26)
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