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Isopentyl nitrite, 97%, stab. with 0.2% anhyd. sodium carbonate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Isopentyl nitrite is used in the conversion of 2,6-disubstituted phenols to diphenoquinones and aminophenols to quinone diazides. It acts as an oxidant and nitrosating agent. It finds application in aromatic arylation, deamination of arylamines using tetrahydrofuran as a hydrogen donor. It is also useful for the preparation of benzyne using anthranilic acid. It is an antihypertensive and vasodilator to treat heart diseases such as angina and an antidote for cyanide poisoning. Further, it is used as a solvent and cleaning agent for a printed circuit board. In addition to this, it is considered to be a replacement for freon.
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Isopentyl nitrite is used in the conversion of 2,6-disubstituted phenols to diphenoquinones and aminophenols to quinone diazides. It acts as an oxidant and nitrosating agent. It finds application in aromatic arylation, deamination of arylamines using tetrahydrofuran as a hydrogen donor. It is also useful for the preparation of benzyne using anthranilic acid. It is an antihypertensive and vasodilator to treat heart diseases such as angina and an antidote for cyanide poisoning. Further, it is used as a solvent and cleaning agent for a printed circuit board. In addition to this, it is considered to be a replacement for freon.
Solubility
Miscible with methanol, chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Air, moisture and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and alcohol.
Specifications
Density
0.875
Boiling Point
95°C to 100°C
Flash Point
−20°C (−4°F)
Odor
Sweet
Refractive Index
1.387
Quantity
500 mL
UN Number
UN1113
Beilstein
969510
Sensitivity
Air and light sensitive
Merck Index
14,5123
Hazard Category
H225-H302+H332
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H225-H331-H302
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Toxic if inhaled.
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: AMYL NITRITE
EINECSNumber
203-770-8
RTECSNumber
NT0187500
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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