Ethyl nitrate
Agent Name
Ethyl nitrate
CAS Number
625-58-1
Formula
C2-H5-N-O3
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Ethylester kyseliny dusicne [Czech]; Nitric acid, ethyl ester; Nitric ether; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitrates and Nitrites
Description
Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for production of other organic chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
Inhalation can cause CNS depression and methemoglobinemia; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
64 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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