Amyl nitrate

For the active ingredient in the recreational drugs known as poppers, see Amyl nitrite.

Amyl nitrate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name

Pentyl nitrate

Other names

n-Amyl nitrate
1-Nitrooxypentane
1-Pentyl nitrate

Identifiers

CAS Number

* 1002-16-0 Y

3D model (JSmol)

* Interactive image

ChemSpider |

* 55191 Y

EC Number |

* 213-684-2

PubChem CID

* 61250

UNII |

* Z77A64H8TF N

UN number | 1112

InChI

* InChI=1S/C5H11NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-9-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3 Y

Key: HSNWZBCBUUSSQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y

SMILES

* [O-][N+](=O)OCCCCC

Properties

Chemical formula

| C5H11NO3
Molar mass | 133.147 g·mol−1
Boiling point |  104 °C (219 °F; 377 K)

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)

| −76.4·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
GHS pictograms |
GHS Signal word | Warning

GHS hazard statements

| H226, H315, H319

GHS precautionary statements

| P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P280, P302+352, P303+361+353, P305+351+338, P321, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P370+378, P403+235, P501
Flash point |  47.8 °C (118.0 °F; 320.9 K)

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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Amyl nitrate is the chemical compound with the formula CH3(CH2)4ONO2. This molecule consists of the 5-carbon amyl group attached to a nitrate functional group.[1] It is the ester of amyl alcohol and nitric acid.

## Applications

Alkyl nitrates are employed as reagents in organic synthesis.[2] Amyl nitrate is used as an additive in diesel fuel, where it acts as an "ignition improver" (cetane improver) by accelerating the ignition of fuel.[3]

## See also

* Amyl nitrite – a similarly named chemical used to treat heart diseases and cyanide poisoning

## References

1. ↑ EPA on Pentyl nitrate
2. ↑ Zajac, W. W. Jr. (2001). Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. John Wiley & Sons. doi:10.1002/047084289X.rn051. ISBN 0471936235.
3. ↑ "Amyl Nitrate | Cameo Chemicals | Noaa". Cameochemicals.noaa.gov. http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/chemical/2477. Retrieved 2016-09-22.

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*[CID]: Compound ID
*[H226]: Flammable liquid and vapour
*[H315]: Causes skin irritation
*[H319]: Causes serious eye irritation
*[P210]: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking
*[P233]: Keep container tightly closed
*[P240]: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
*[P241]: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment
*[P242]: Use only non-sparking tools
*[P243]: Take precautionary measures against static discharge
*[P264]: Wash … thoroughly after handling
*[P280]: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
*[P302+352]: IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
*[P303+361+353]: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
*[P305+351+338]: IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing
*[P321]: Specific treatment (see … on this label)
*[P332+313]: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
*[P337+313]: Get medical advice/attention
*[P362]: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
*[P370+378]: In case of fire: Use … for extinction
*[P403+235]: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool
*[P501]: Dispose of contents/container to …