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Isobutyl nitrite, C 4 H 9 NO 2, is an alkyl nitrite, an ester of isobutanol and nitrous acid. Its chemical structure is (CH 3) 2 CH-CH 2-ONO. Isobutyl nitrite is a pungent colorless liquid. It acts as a vasodilator, and is used as an inhalant recreational drug, poppers.
The chemical compound isopropyl nitrite (or 2-propyl nitrite) is an alkyl nitrite made from isopropanol. It is a clear pale yellow oil that is insoluble in water. [3]
Many analogues exist, such as isoamyl nitrite, isopentyl nitrite, isopropyl nitrite, and isobutyl nitrite. These substances are subject to different regulations; for example, isobutyl nitrite is banned in the European Union. Poppers act as muscle relaxants, causing the relaxation of involuntary smooth muscles such as the throat and anus.
Alkyl nitrites are also used in the formation of oximes with the stronger carbon acids and acid or base catalysis for example in the reaction of 2-butanone, ethyl nitrite and hydrochloric acid forming the oxime, [7] the similar reaction with phenacyl chloride, [8] or the reaction of phenylacetonitrile with methyl nitrite and sodium hydroxide. [9]
Since 2007, reformulated poppers containing isopropyl nitrite are sold in Europe because only isobutyl nitrite is prohibited. In France, the sale of products containing butyl nitrite, pentyl nitrite, or isomers thereof, has been prohibited since 1990 on grounds of danger to consumers. [12]
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Butyl nitrite is the organic compound with the formula CH 3 (CH 2) 3 ONO. It is an alkyl nitrite made from n-butanol. Butyl nitrite is used recreationally as poppers. Synonyms include 1-butyl nitrite, n-butyl nitrite and nitrous acid butyl ester. It can be prepared by treating nitrous acid (generated in situ) with n-butanol. [2]
Isobutyl nitrite; Isopropyl nitrite; M. Methyl nitrite; P. Pentyl nitrite; Poppers This page was last edited on 13 February 2024, at 22:22 (UTC). Text is ...