Isopropyl nitrite
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| ATC code | None |
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| Synonyms | Isopropyl alcohol nitrite; nitrous acid, isopropyl ester; 1-methylethyl nitrite; 2-propyl nitrite |
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541-42-4  |
| PubChem (CID) | 10929 |
| ChemSpider |
10466 |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.982 |
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| Formula | C3H7NO2 |
| Molar mass | 89.09 |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
| Density | 0.8684 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 40 °C (104 °F) |
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The chemical compound isopropyl nitrite (or 2-propyl nitrite) is an alkyl nitrite made from isopropanol. It is a clear pale yellow oil.[1]
Applications
Isopropyl nitrite is one of the compounds used as poppers, an inhalant drug that induces a brief euphoria. Isopropyl nitrite has largely replaced Isobutyl nitrite in poppers.
Safety
Has been associated with Eye Maculopathy visual impairment with central scotomata, associated to bilateral foveal yellow spots and IS/OS junction disruption.[2]
References
- ↑ Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, CRC Press, 85th edition
- ↑ Davies, AJ; Kelly, SP; Naylor, SG; Bhatt, PR; Mathews, JP; Sahni, J; Haslett, R; McKibbin, M (2012). "Adverse ophthalmic reaction in poppers users: case series of 'poppers maculopathy'". Eye (Lond). 26: 1479–86. doi:10.1038/eye.2012.191. PMC 3496104
. PMID 23079752.
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