Amyl nitrite
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Overview
It is also known as poppers.
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. It is the ester of amyl alcohol and nitric acid.
Category
Vasodilator
US Brand Names
AMYL NITRITE inhalant® [James Alexander Corporation]
FDA Package Insert
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Mechanism of Action
Amyl nitrate is a vasodilator that decreases afterload by dilating peripheral arteries.[1]
References
- ↑ "AMYL NITRITE INHALANT [JAMES ALEXANDER CORPORATION]". Retrieved 30 January 2014.