Butyl nitrite
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Butyl nitrite
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 1-nitrosooxybutane | |
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| Formula | C4H9NO2 |
| Mol. mass | 103.12 |
| SMILES | & |
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| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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Butyl nitrite is an alkyl nitrite made from butyl alcohol. It can be used as an antianginal. Butyl nitrite is also used recreationally as poppers.
[edit] Chemistry
Synonyms include N-butyl nitrite, 1-butyl nitrite and nitrous acid, butyl ester.
[edit] Applications
Amyl nitrite is employed medically to treat heart diseases such as angina and to treat cyanide poisoning.[1] It is also used as an inhalant drug that induces a brief euphoria; whilst already intoxicated with stimulant drugs such as cocaine or ecstasy (see MDMA) the euphoric state intensifies and lasts for several minutes longer. Once some stimulative drugs wear off, a common side effect is a period of depression or anxiety, colloquially called a "come down"; amyl nitrite is sometimes used to "come up" again in order to stop the user from feeling lousy.
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[edit] References
- ^ Cheng, L.; Goodwin, C. A.; Schully, M. F.; Kakkar, V. V.; Claeson, G. (1965). "The Effects of Nitroglycerin and Amyl Nitrite on Arteriolar and Venous Tone in the Human Forearm". Circulation 3 (2): 755.
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