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Atomfair Isobutyl nitrate C4H9NO3

Description Isobutyl nitrate (CAS No. 40161-55-5), also known as 2-methylpropyl nitrate, is a high-purity organic nitrate ester with the molecular formula C4H9NO3. This colorless to pale yellow liquid is widely utilized in research and industrial applications due to its role as a fuel additive, solvent, and chemical intermediate. With a boiling point of approximately 120-122??C and a density of ~1.03 g/cm3, it is soluble in organic solvents but exhibits limited solubility in water. Isobutyl nitrate is packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability and is available in various quantities, including laboratory-scale (100 mL, 500 mL) and bulk (1 L, 5…

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Description

Isobutyl nitrate (CAS No. 40161-55-5), also known as 2-methylpropyl nitrate, is a high-purity organic nitrate ester with the molecular formula C4H9NO3. This colorless to pale yellow liquid is widely utilized in research and industrial applications due to its role as a fuel additive, solvent, and chemical intermediate. With a boiling point of approximately 120-122??C and a density of ~1.03 g/cm3, it is soluble in organic solvents but exhibits limited solubility in water. Isobutyl nitrate is packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability and is available in various quantities, including laboratory-scale (100 mL, 500 mL) and bulk (1 L, 5 L) options. Suitable for controlled reactions, combustion studies, and specialty formulations, this compound is handled with strict adherence to safety protocols, including proper ventilation and PPE. Purity is guaranteed ??98% (GC) unless otherwise specified.

  • CAS No: 40161-55-5
  • Molecular Formula: C4H9NO3
  • Molecular Weight: 119.12
  • Exact Mass: 119.058243149
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 119.058243149
  • IUPAC Name: 2-methylpropyl nitrate
  • SMILES: CC(C)CO[N+](=O)[O-]
  • Synonyms: ISOBUTYL NITRATE, 543-29-3, Nitric acid, isobutyl ester, Nitric acid, 2-methylpropyl ester, UNII-356EF349VI

Application

Isobutyl nitrate is primarily employed as a cetane improver in diesel fuels, enhancing combustion efficiency and reducing engine knocking. It also serves as a precursor in organic synthesis for nitroalkane derivatives and explosives research. In industrial settings, it acts as a solvent for resins and cellulose derivatives. Researchers utilize it in combustion kinetics studies due to its exothermic decomposition properties.

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