Isopentyl nitrite, 97%, stab. with 0.2% anhyd. sodium carbonate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-46-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 117.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00002057
• InChI Key: OWFXIOWLTKNBAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isoamyl nitrite, isopentyl nitrite, amilnitrite, vaporole, aspiral, nitrous acid, 3-methylbutyl ester, 3-methylbutanol nitrite, pentanoli nitris, nitrous acid, isopentyl ester, amyl nitrite i
• PubChem CID: 8053
• ChEBI: CHEBI:2691
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylbutyl nitrite
• SMILES: CC(C)CCON=O

• 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
• Solubility Information: Miscible with methanol,chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 117.15
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Isopentyl nitrite, stabilized with 0.2% anhyd. sodium carbonate

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only