Pentyl_nitrite

Pentyl nitrite

Pentyl nitrite

Chemical compound

Not to be confused with amyl nitrite or pentyl nitrate.

Pentyl nitrite is a chemical compound with the molecular formula, classified as an alkyl nitrite, used as an antihypertensive medicine.[2] It is also used to treat cyanide poisoning.[2]

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It is one of the chemicals used recreationally as poppers.

References

  1. [1]
    Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  2. [2]
    "Metabocard for Amyl Nitrite". Human Metabolome Database.


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