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Amyl nitrite

Amyl nitrite
Amyl nitrite
Molecular structure via molpic based on CDK
Physical properties
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117.15 g/mol [1]
Density0.8528 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm3 [1]
AppearanceYellowish, transparent liquid [1]
OdorPenetrating fragrant, somewhat fruity odor [1]
TastePungent, aromatic taste [1]
Boiling point205 to 210 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) [1]
Solubilityless than 0.1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) [1]
1.7 [1]
Structural Identifiers
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C5H11NO2 [1]
3-methylbutyl nitrite [1]
CC(C)CCON=O [1]
InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-5(2)3-4-8-6-7/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3 [1]
InChIKeyOWFXIOWLTKNBAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N [1]

Amyl nitrite (also known as Isoamyl Nitrite, Isoamyl nitrite, Isopentyl nitrite, 3-Methylbutyl nitrite, Vaporole, Amilnitrite, Aspiral, Nitrous acid, 3-methylbutyl ester, 3-Methylbutanol nitrite or Pentanoli nitris)

Chemistry

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Amyl nitrite is a achiral mixture.

Amyl nitrite matches Lipinski's rule of five.

Pharmacology

In the () amyl nitrite acts

Subjective effects []

emily / Amyl nitrite []
Routes:
  • Inhaled
Effects:
0xea / Amyl nitrite []
Routes:
  • Inhaled (250 - 800mg)
Effects:Odor:
  • sweet and nasty
Pilz / Amyl nitrite []
Routes:
  • Inhaled

External links []

References []

  1. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 8053, Amyl nitrite. Accessed June 30, 2026. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/8053