Amyl nitrate
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| Amyl nitrate | |
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| IUPAC name | pentyl nitrate |
| Other names | n-amyl nitrate 1-nitrooxypentane |
| Molecular formula | C5H11NO3 |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [] |
| SMILES | CCCCCO[N+]([O-])=O |
| Properties | |
| Molar mass | 133.1468 g mol−1 |
| Boiling point |
104 °C |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 47.8 °C |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Amyl nitrate is also known as 1-pentyl nitrate,[1] and is often confused with the inhalant drug amyl nitrite. Amyl nitrate is used as an additive in diesel fuel, where it acts as an 'ignition improver' by decreasing the time it takes before the fuel ignites.
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