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
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 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 463-04-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Amyl nitrite(463-04-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Amyl nitrite (463-04-7) |
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 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 463-04-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | mmo-sat 1 mg/plate BSIBAC 56,816,80 |







