Amyl nitrate

Amyl nitrate

Names
IUPAC name pentyl nitrate
Other names n-amyl nitrate 1-nitrooxypentane 1-pentyl nitrate
Identifiers
CAS Number	1002-16-0 Y
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	55191 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.012.440
UNII	Z77A64H8TF N
InChI InChI=1S/C5H11NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-9-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3 Y Key: HSNWZBCBUUSSQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C5H11NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-9-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3 Key: HSNWZBCBUUSSQD-UHFFFAOYAF
SMILES [O-][N+](=O)OCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H11NO3
Molar mass	133.15 g·mol−1
Boiling point	104 °C (219 °F; 377 K)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ)	-76.4·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Flash point	47.8 °C (118.0 °F; 320.9 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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. It is the ester of amyl alcohol and nitric acid.

Alkyl nitrates are employed as reagents in organic synthesis. Amyl nitrate is used as an additive in diesel fuel, where it acts as an "ignition improver" by accelerating the ignition of fuel.