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.EPA on Pentyl nitrate It is the ester of amyl alcohol and nitric acid.
Applications 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" (cetane improver) by accelerating the ignition of fuel.
See also Amyl nitrite – a similarly named chemical used to treat heart diseases and cyanide poisoning
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