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Sigma-Aldrich

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

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

O-nitroso
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

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 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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