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The term poppers stems from the "popping" sound of glass vials containing the substance when crushed to release vapour for inhalation. Amyl nitrite was originally prescribed in the late 1800s for the medical management of angina. [2] Many analogues exist, such as isoamyl nitrite, isopentyl nitrite, isopropyl nitrite, and isobutyl nitrite.
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.
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]
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]
Nitrites such as alkyl nitrite originally came as small glass capsules that were popped open, which led to the nickname "poppers." The drug became popular in the US first on the disco /club scene of the 1970s, where dancers used the drug for the "rush" it provides, and because it was perceived to enhance the experience of dancing to loud, bass ...
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Isobutyl nitrite; Isopropyl nitrite; M. Methyl nitrite; P. Pentyl nitrite; Poppers This page was last edited on 13 February 2024, at 22:22 ...
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