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A0837512

Amyl Nitrite , >95.0%(GC) , 463-04-7

Synonym(s):
n-Amyl nitrite, Nitrous acid n-pentyl ester;n-Pentyl nitrite

CAS NO.:463-04-7

Empirical Formula: C5H11NO2

Molecular Weight: 117.15

MDL number: MFCD00036132

EINECS: 207-332-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Boiling point: 104-105°C
Density  0,86 g/cm3
vapor density  4
vapor pressure  65 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  1.3880-1.3910
Flash point: -40°C
storage temp.  Store at +2°C to +8°C.
solubility  Decomposes in contact with water,Practically insoluble in water
form  clear liquid
color  Clear, yellowish liquid
Odor peculiar, ethereal, fruityodor and pungent, aromatic taste
Water Solubility  3.97g/L
Stability: Light Sensitive, Volatile
LogP 2.85

Description and Uses

Amyl nitrites are flammable, yellowishliquid with a penetrating, fruity odor. Molecularweight= 117.17; Boiling point= 104℃; Specific gravity(H2O:1)= 0.8758 at 20℃; Liquid surface tension= 5 (estimate) 0.020 N/m at 20℃; Liquid water interfacialtension 5 (estimate) 0.040 N/m at 20℃; Relative vapordensity (air= 1) 5 4; Ratio of specific heats of vapor(gas) 5 1.0709; Latent heat of vaporization=4.94 3 105 J/kg; Heat of combustion 5 2 290 3 105 J/kg;Vapor pressure= (estimate) 27 mmHg; 3.48 kPa at 20℃;Flash point= 3℃ (n-); 3℃ (iso-); Autoignitiontemperature= 209°210℃. Hazard Identification (basedon NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 1, Flammability-,Reactivity 2. Floats on water; very slightly soluble;decomposes.

Amyl Nitrite is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H302+H332
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P301+P312-P304+P340+P312
Hazard Codes  F,Xn
Risk Statements  11-20/22
Safety Statements  16-24-45-46
RIDADR  1113
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  RA1140000
Autoignition Temperature 205 °C
HazardClass  3.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29209085
Toxicity mmo-sat 1 mg/plate BSIBAC 56,816,80

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