Amyl nitrate

Template:For Template:Chembox 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.<ref>EPA on Pentyl nitrate</ref> It is the ester of amyl alcohol and nitric acid.

Applications

Alkyl nitrates are employed as reagents in organic synthesis.<ref>Template:Cite encyclopedia</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

See also

• Amyl nitrite – a similarly named chemical used to treat heart diseases and cyanide poisoning