Name | butyl nitrite |
Synonyms | NBN n-C4H9ONO NCI-C56553 butylnitrites butyl nitrite 1-butylnitrite 1-Butyl nitrite N-Butyl Nitrite N-BUTYL NITRITE nitrousacid,n-butylester Nitrous Acid Butyl Ester NITROUS ACID BUTYL ESTER Nitrous acid, n-butyl ester Butyl ester of nitrous acid |
CAS | 544-16-1 |
EINECS | 208-862-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H9NO2/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6/h2-4H2,1H3 |
InChIKey | NALZTFARIYUCBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H9NO2 |
Molar Mass | 103.12 |
Density | 0.882 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 78 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 8°F |
Water Solubility | SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE |
Solubility | alcohol: miscible(lit.) |
Vapor Presure | 760 mm Hg ( 78 °C) |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Light yellow to Yellow |
Merck | 14,1582 |
BRN | 1701036 |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.376(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless or pale yellow oily liquid. The boiling point is 78 ℃,24-27 ℃(5.73kPa), the relative density is 0.8823(20/4 ℃), and the refractive index is 1.3767. Flash point -13 °c. With ethanol, ether miscible, insoluble in water. With special odor, see Light is easy to decompose. |
Use | For organic synthesis. |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R23/25 - Toxic 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.) |
UN IDs | UN 2351 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | RA0780000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8-10-23 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29209090 |
Hazard Class | 3.1 |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 83 mg/kg |
LogP | 2.35 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | for organic synthesis. |
production method | is obtained by the reaction of butanol and sodium nitrite. |
category | flammable liquid |
toxicity classification | highly toxic |
acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 83 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 171 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | flammability in case of open flame, high temperature and oxidant; combustion produces toxic nitrogen oxide smoke; toxic nitrogen oxide gas in case of light |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; Store separately from oxidants and acids |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam |
occupational standard | STEL 1 mg/m3 |