Isoamyl nitrate
Agent Name
Isoamyl nitrate
CAS Number
543-87-3
Formula
C5-H11-N-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
3-Methyl-1-butanol nitrate; 3-Methylbutyl nitrate; Iso-amyl nitrate; Isopentyl nitrate; Nitrito d'amile [Italian]; 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, 1-nitrate; 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, nitrate; Isopentyl alcohol, nitrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitrates and Nitrites
Description
Colorless liquid; [Merck Index]
Comments
See "n-Propyl nitrate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.44 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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