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Butyl nitrite (CAS 544-16-1)

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Alternate Names:
n-Butyl nitrite; Nitrous Acid Butyl Ester
CAS Number:
544-16-1
Purity:
95%
Molecular Weight:
103.12
Molecular Formula:
C4H9NO2
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Butyl nitrite, an alkyl nitrite, is a volatile, colorless liquid known for its distinctive sweet odor. Widely used in laboratories, it serves as a reagent for synthesizing both organic and inorganic compounds, and it plays a key role in the preparation of various other nitrites. The versatility of butyl nitrite extends beyond the lab, finding applications in the production of perfumes and an array of other products. The significance of butyl nitrite lies in its role as a potent oxidizing agent, facilitating the creation of nitrosyl compounds. Moreover, it proves valuable in the synthesis of nitroalkanes, nitroaromatics, and nitroamines. Scientific research greatly benefits from the multifaceted utility of butyl nitrite. Not only does it find use in the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds and other nitrites, but it also contributes to the analysis of organic compounds. By employing butyl nitrite, researchers can ascertain the structures of organic compounds and identify unknown substances with greater precision. Additionally, its presence aids in quantifying the concentrations of organic compounds in solution through various measuring techniques. When butyl nitrite encounters organic compounds, its role as an oxidizing agent comes to the fore, leading to the formation of nitro compounds. This diverse set of applications underscores the essential nature of butyl nitrite in the scientific community and beyond.


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Butyl nitrite, 25 g

sc-234242
25 g
$61.00