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Isopropyl nitrite

Chemical compound

Isopropyl nitrite
Summary

Chemical compound

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The chemical compound isopropyl nitrite (or 2-propyl nitrite) is an alkyl nitrite made from isopropanol. It is a clear pale yellow oil that is insoluble in water.

Isopropyl nitrite in a glass bottle

Applications

Isopropyl nitrite is one of the compounds used as poppers, an inhalant drug that induces a brief euphoria.

Safety

Isopropyl nitrite has been associated with eye maculopathy, visual impairment with central scotomata, bilateral foveal yellow spots, and inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) junction disruption, which may be reversible.

References

References

  1. ''[https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2024L01228 Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—October 2024) Instrument 2024]'' (Cth)
  2. Anvisa. (2024-05-28). "RDC Nº 877 - Listas de Substâncias Entorpecentes, Psicotrópicas, Precursoras e Outras sob Controle Especial". [[Diário Oficial da União]].
  3. (2004). "Handbook of Chemistry and Physics". CRC Press.
  4. (November 2012). "Adverse ophthalmic reaction in poppers users: case series of 'poppers maculopathy'". Eye.
  5. (October 2010). "Poppers-associated retinal toxicity". The New England Journal of Medicine.
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