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Origin: China

Cas No: 542-56-3

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CAS No.: 542-56-3 Formula: C4H9NO2 Molecular Weight: 103.12000

Description

Isobutyl nitrite, C4H9NO2, is an alkyl nitrite, an ester of isobutanol and nitrous acid. Its chemical structure is (CH3)2CH-CH2-ONO.
Isobutyl nitrite is a pungent colorless liquid. It acts as a vasodilator, and is used as an inhalant recreational drug.

Basic Info

Chemical Name	isobutyl nitrite
Synonyms	2-methylpropyl nitrite; Isobutylnitrite; Nitrous acid, 2-methylpropyl ester;
CAS No.	542-56-3
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight	103.12000
PSA	38.66000
LogP	1.34040

Properties

Appearance & Physical State	colourless to pale yellow liquid
Density	0.87
Boiling Point	66-67ºC
Flash Point	-21ºC
Refractive Index	1.37-1.375
Stability	Stable. Incompatible with acids, alcohols, strong bases. Decomposes slowly in water. Flammable - incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Note wide explosion limits. May be light and moisture sensitive. Oxidizer. May explode if heated.
Storage Condition	0-6ºC

Safety Info

RTECS	RA0805000
Hazard Class	3
Safety Statements	S45-S53
HS Code	2920909090
WGK Germany	3
Packing Group	II
RIDADR	UN 2351 3/PG 2
Risk Statements	R11; R20/22; R45; R68
Hazard Codes	F

Synthesis Route

isobutanol→isobutyl nitrite
Isobutyl iodide→isobutyl nitrite+2-methyl-1-nitropropane
1-Bromo-2-Methylpropane→isobutyl nitrite+2-methyl-1-nitropropane

GC Analysis

Column type	Active phase	Temperature (°C)	Retention Index (I)	Temperature Control Method
Capillary	OV-101	-	544.	temperature ramp
Capillary	SPB-1	-	576.	custom temperature program
Capillary	SPB-1	-	576.	custom temperature program
Packed	Carbowax 6M	-	725.	custom temperature program

Toxicity

Exposure Route	Type of Test	Species Observed	Dose/Duration	Toxic Effects
Oral	TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose	Human - man	120 mg/kg	1.Blood-methemoglobinemia-carboxyhemoglobin 2.Vascular-BP lowering not characterized in autonomic section 3.Cardiac-change in rate
Oral	LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill	Rodent - rat	410 mg/kg	1.Behavioral-general anesthetic
Inhalation	LC50 - Lethal concentration, 50 percent kill	Rodent - rat	777 ppm/4H	1.Behavioral-altered sleep time (including change in righting reflex) 2.Behavioral-excitement 3.Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration-cyanosis