Amyl nitrate

For the active ingredient in the recreational drugs known as poppers, see amyl nitrite.
Amyl nitrate
IUPAC name

pentyl nitrate
Other names

n-amyl nitrate
1-nitrooxypentane
1-pentyl nitrate
Identifiers
CAS number 1002-16-0 Y
ChemSpider 55191 Y
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Properties
Molecular formula C5H11NO3
Molar mass 133.15 g mol−1
Boiling point

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

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' by accelerating the ignition of fuel.

See Also

References

  1. ^ EPA on Pentyl nitrate
  2. ^ Zajac, Jr., W. W. "1-Nitropropane" in Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. DOI: 10.1002/047084289X.rn051.