Product Name:IsobutylnitriteSynonyms:ISOBUTYL NITRITE;2-METHYLPROPYL NITRITE;Nitrous acid,2-Methylpropyl ester;blackjack;IBN;NCI-C61052;Nitrous acid, isobutyl ester;nitrousacid,isobutylesterCAS:542-56-3MF:C4H9NO2MW:103.12EINECS:208-819-7Product Categories:Nitrogen Compounds;Organic Building Blocks;Organic Nitrates/Nitrites;Organic Nitrates/Nitrites;Building Blocks;Chemical Synthesis;Nitrogen Compounds;Organic Building BlocksMol File:542-56-3.mol
Isobutylnitrite Chemical Properties
Boiling point 66-67 °C(lit.)
density 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.373(lit.)
Fp −6 °F
storage temp. 0-6°CWater Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL (19 ºC)Sensitive Light Sensitive/Air SensitiveMerck 14,5149BRN 1699518Stability:Stable. Incompatible with acids, alcohols, strong bases. Decomposes slowly in water. Flammable - incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Note wide explosion limits. May be light and moisture sensitive. Oxidizer. May explode if heated.CAS DataBase Reference542-56-3(CAS DataBase Reference)NIST Chemistry Reference(CH3)2CHCH2ONO(542-56-3)EPA Substance Registry SystemNitrous acid, 2-methylpropyl ester(542-56-3)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes F,T,XiRisk Statements 45-11-20/22-68Safety Statements 53-45RIDADR UN 2351 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS RA0805000
Hazard Note Irritant/Highly Flammable/Keep Cold/Air Sensitive/Light SensitiveTSCA YesHazardClass 3PackingGroup IIHazardous Substances Data542-56-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
MSDS Information
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Isobutylnitrite Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Propertiescolourless to pale yellow liquidGeneral Des
criptionClear colorless to pale yellow liquid. Boiling point 154.4°F (68°C).Air & Water ReactionsHighly flammable. Insoluble in water. Slowly decomposes in water.Reactivity ProfileAn oxidizing agent but can serve as a reducing agent. May begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation if mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides, nitrides, ammonium salts, cyanides, and many fuels.Fire HazardIsobutylnitrite is flammable.