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Sigma-Aldrich

n-Pentyl nitrite

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

n-Pentyl nitrite, n-Amyl nitrite, Nitrous acid n-pentyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4ONO
CAS Number:
463-04-7
Molecular Weight:
117.15
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
207-332-7

vapor pressure

65 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥95.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

205 °C

bp

104 °C/1013 hPa

transition temp

flash point -40 °C

density

0.88 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C5H11NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7/h2-5H2,1H3

InChI key

CSDTZUBPSYWZDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 95.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.879 - 0.883
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225 - H302 + H332

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

32.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

0 °C

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