Isoamyl Nitrite

Isoamyl nitrite is a nitrite ester having isopentyl as the alkyl group. Among its listed roles, it functions as a vasodilator agent and an antihypertensive agent. Functionally, it is related to isoamylol. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Nitrates. Its therapeutic use is listed as antidotes. Other names for this substance include 3-Methylbutyl nitrite and Vaporole. Its PubChem CID is 8053.

CAS No 110-46-3
Molecular Formula C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight 117.15 g/mol
Synonyms 3-methylbutyl nitrite

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