638-51-7

Basic information

• Product Name: HEXYL NITRITE
• Synonyms: HEXYL NITRITE
• CAS NO: 638-51-7
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 131.17
• Mol File: 638-51-7.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 52 °C / 44mmHg
• Flash Point: 22.3°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.88
• Vapor Pressure: 12.3mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.3980 to 1.4020
• CAS DataBase Reference: HEXYL NITRITE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: HEXYL NITRITE(638-51-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: HEXYL NITRITE(638-51-7)

Safety Data

• Statements: 11-20/22
• Safety Statements: 16-23-24-33-36-45
• RIDADR: 1993
• HazardClass: 3
• PackingGroup: II
• Hazardous Substances Data: 638-51-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

HEXYL NITRITE is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H13NO2. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a fruity odor and is commonly used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used as an additive in the production of perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals. HEXYL NITRITE is known for its vasodilating properties, meaning it can relax and widen the blood vessels, leading to a decrease in blood pressure and increased blood flow. Due to its potential for abuse as a recreational drug, it is regulated in some countries and is considered a controlled substance. It is important to handle HEXYL NITRITE with caution and follow safety guidelines when using it in any industrial or manufacturing processes.

InChI:InChI=1/C6H13NO2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-9-7-8/h2-6H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 111-25-1 1-bromo-hexane 
• 61103-84-2 benzyl hexyl ether 
• 112-58-3 dihexyl ether 

Downstream Products

• 624-91-9 methyl nitrite 
• 111-27-3 hexan-1-ol 
• 10544-72-6 dinitrogen tetraoxide 
• 67447-41-0 4-nitroso-diphenylamine-hydrochloride 
• 7664-41-7 ammonia 

Relevant articles and documents

Oxidation of benzylic alcohols and ethers to carbonyl derivatives by nitric acid in dichloromethane

Nitric acid in dichloromethane may be successfully employed for the oxidation of benzylic alcohols and ethers to the corresponding carbonyl compounds. The proposed method proved to be of general applicability, affording very good yields of aldehydes and ketones and showing interesting chemoselectivity in many instances, allowing competitive aromatic nitration to be avoided, as well as - in the case of aldehydes - any further oxidation to carboxylic acids. The reaction probably proceeds by a radical mechanism, the active species in the oxidation process being NO2. Competitive formation of nitro esters was observed in some cases, whereas poor results were obtained with allylic and non-benzylic substrates. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2003.

Tris(substituted amino) sulfonium salts

Trisaminosulfonium salts of the formula (R1 R2 N)(R3 R4 N)(R5 R6 N)S+ X- wherein the R groups are alkyl of 1-20 carbons and each alkyl has at least 2 alpha hydrogens and X is selected from the group (CH3)3 SiF2, Cl, Br, I, CN, NCO, NCS NO2 and N3, are soluble in organic liquids. They are useful as polymerization catalysts and as reagents to replace other atoms or groups in organic compounds with F, Cl, Br, I, CN, NCO, NCS, NO2 or N3.