Formula C4H9NO3 Density 1.047 g/cm³ Appearance Colorless oil | Molar mass 119.12 g/mol Boiling point 133 °C | |
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Butyl nitrate is a colorless oil. It is often confused with butyl nitrite, which is sometimes used as a recreational inhalant.
Safety
Butyl nitrate is an explosive. It reacts explosively with Lewis acids such as boron trifluoride and aluminium chloride. When heated to decomposition, it emits toxic fumes of nitrous oxide.
References
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