amyl nitrite

A volatile yellow liquid, C₅H₁₁NO₂, formerly used in medicine as a vasodilator, but now replaced by other nitrates, such as nitroglycerin. It is used illicitly to induce euphoria and enhance sexual stimulation.

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amyl nitrite

(Elements & Compounds) a yellowish unstable volatile fragrant liquid used in medicine as a vasodilator and in perfumes. Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2CH2NO2

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am′yl ni′trite

a yellowish, fragrant, flammable liquid, C₅H₁₁NO₂, used as an inhalant to dilate blood vessels.

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Compounds 4a-4c were synthesized by diazotization reaction involving oxazolines 3a3c and methanolic isoamyl nitrite. In all cases, the new 1,2,3-benzotriazinones were obtained in quantitative yields (Scheme 1).

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