Amyl nitrate

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Amyl nitrate
IUPAC name pentyl nitrate
Other names n-amyl nitrate
1-nitrooxypentane
Molecular formula C5H11NO3
Identifiers
CAS number [1002-16-0]
SMILES CCCCCO[N+]([O-])=O
Properties
Molar mass 133.1468 g mol−1
Boiling point

104 °C
Hazards
Flash point 47.8 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Amyl nitrate is also known as 1-pentyl nitrate,[1] and is often confused with the inhalant drug amyl nitrite. Amyl nitrate is used as an additive in diesel fuel, where it acts as an 'ignition improver' by decreasing the time it takes before the fuel ignites.

[edit] References

  1. ^ EPA on Pentyl nitrate

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