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Butyl nitrite
Introduction
Butyl nitrite is an alkyl nitrite made from butyl alcohol. It can be used as an antianginal.
Chemistry
Chemistry
Other synonyms include:
- Nitrous acid, butyl ester
- N-butyl nitrite
- 1-butyl nitrite