Name | pentyl nitrite |
Synonyms | itramyl Amyl nitrite AMYL NITRITE pentyl nitrite 1-nitropentane N-Phenyl nitrile 1-(Nitrosooxy)pentane Nitrous acid amyl ester n-Pentyl nitrite for synthesis |
CAS | 463-04-7 |
EINECS | 207-332-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C11H18N2O3.HNO2.Na.H2O/c1-4-6-7(3)11(5-2)8(14)12-10(16)13-9(11)15;2-1-3;;/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3,(H2,12,13,14,15,16);(H,2,3);;1H2/q;;+1;/p-2 |
Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2 |
Molar Mass | 117.15 |
Density | 0,86 g/cm3 |
Boling Point | 104-105°C |
Flash Point | -40°C |
Water Solubility | 3.97g/L |
Solubility | Decomposes in contact with water,Practically insoluble in water |
Vapor Presure | 65 hPa (20 °C) |
Vapor Density | 4 |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Clear, yellowish liquid |
Odor | peculiar, ethereal, fruityodor and pungent, aromatic taste |
Storage Condition | Store at +2°C to +8°C. |
Refractive Index | 1.3880-1.3910 |
Physical and Chemical Properties |
Yellowish liquid with peculiar ethereal, fruity odour. Highly flammable; enhances combustion of other substances. Vapour is heavier than air; distant ignition possible. Vapour-air mixtures are explosive. CHIP requirements cover mixed isomers, including isopentyl nitrite (CAS 110-46-3). |
Use | For the preparation of organic synthesis and perfume, also used as oxidant, solvent |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
UN IDs | 1113 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | RA1140000 |
HS Code | 29209085 |
Hazard Class | 3.1 |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | mmo-sat 1 mg/plate BSIBAC 56,816,80 |
LogP | 2.85 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | is used in organic synthesis. Used in organic synthesis and perfume preparation, also used as oxidant and solvent |
Production method | is obtained by the reaction of n-pentanol and sodium nitrite. The sodium nitrite solution, hydrochloric acid and n-pentanol are respectively driven into the high-level tank, and the outside of the pipeline is cooled with ice water. Then slowly drip hydrochloric acid and sodium nitrite solution at the same speed. After generating bubbles, n-amyl alcohol is slowly dropped from the top of the pipe to produce n-amyl nitrite. The finished product is obtained by washing, drying and distillation under reduced pressure. |
category | flammable liquid |
toxicity classification | low toxicity |
acute toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LDL0:30000 mg/kg |
Explosive hazard characteristics | are oxidants; their steam explodes when heated |
flammability hazard characteristics | open flame, high temperature, instant combustion in case of oxidant; combustion produces toxic nitrogen oxide smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; separate from oxidant and reducing agent |
fire extinguishing agent | alcohol foam |
spontaneous combustion temperature | 205°C |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |