n-Butyl nitrite
Agent Name
n-Butyl nitrite
CAS Number
544-16-1
Formula
C4-H9-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Butyl nitrite; Nitrous acid, n-butyl ester; Nitrous acid, butyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2351
Category
Nitrates and Nitrites
Description
Oily liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used to make rare earth azides; [Merck Index]
Comments
Vasodilator effects similar to amyl nitrate; [Merck Index] An irritant; May cause lacrimation; Can induce methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
81.3 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 420 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Butyl nitrates." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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