Nitrous acid

Agent Name
Nitrous acid
CAS Number
7782-77-6
Formula
H-N-O2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Nitrous acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Kyselina dusite [Czech]; Nitrosyl hydroxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acids, Inorganic
Description
Exists only in solution; Light blue liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Formed as a product of combustion and when nitrogen dioxide reacts with water; Used to make diazotizing compounds and as a source of nitric oxide; [HSDB]
Comments
Rapidly forms nitric oxide and nitric acid in water; [Merck Index] A strong oxidizer; Causes burns; Highly toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [EPA OHM/TADS] See "Nitric acid."
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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