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Isobutyl nitrite

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Isobutyl nitrite, C₄H₉NO₂, is an alkyl nitrite, an ester of isobutanol and nitrous acid. Its chemical structure is (C H₃)₂CH-CH₂-O-NO.

Isobutyl nitrite is a pungent colorless liquid. It acts as a vasodilator, and is used as an inhalant recreational drug.

Isobutyl nitrite is primarily used as a recreational drug to enhance sexual pleasure. It is a member of a class of drugs called alkyl nitrites. These drugs are known on the street as poppers and snappers.

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Amyl nitrite · Butyl nitrite · Ethyl nitrite · Methyl nitrite · Isopropyl nitritev Isobutyl nitrite · Cyclohexyl nitrite · "Poppers" (used as a recreational drug)