Butyl nitrite is the organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)3ONO. 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.
Butyl nitrite is an important reagent in the synthesis of both organic and inorganic compounds and in the production of various other nitrites.Santa Cruz Biotechnology: Butyl nitrite | CAS 544-16-1 | SCBT - Santa Cruz Biotechnology, retrieved on 19 October 2024. It is often used as a nitrosating agent, particularly for the production of nitrosamines.
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