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Amyl nitrate
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amyl nitrate is the chemical compound with the formula CH3(CH2)4ONO2. This molecule consists of the 5-carbon amyl group attached to a nitrate functional group.[1] It is the ester of amyl alcohol and nitric acid.
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Applications
Alkyl nitrates are employed as reagents in organic synthesis.[2] Amyl nitrate is used as an additive in diesel fuel, where it acts as an "ignition improver" (cetane improver) by accelerating the ignition of fuel.[3]
See also
- Amyl nitrite – a similarly named chemical used to treat heart diseases and cyanide poisoning
References
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