Methyl nitrite

The chemical compound methyl nitrite is an alkyl nitrite made from methanol. Synonyms for methyl nitrite include:

• Methyl alcohol nitrite
• Nitrous acid, methyl ester
• Nitramethyl

This compound is produced by the combustion of unleaded petrol, and may be a cause of the decline of the House Sparrow in Europe.^[1]

• Nitromethane

• WebBook page for CH3NO2

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