| Agent Name |
2-Butyl nitrate |
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| CAS Number |
543-29-3 |
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| Formula |
C4-H9-N-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
2-Butyl nitrate; Isobutyl nitrate; [ChemFinder] UN3272 |
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| Category |
Nitrates and Nitrites |
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| Description |
Liquid; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Toxic by ingestion; May be harmful if absorbed through skin or inhaled; [MSDSonline] See "Ethyl nitrate." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
8.3 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 21 deg C; bp = 123 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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