Can You Make Isobutyl Nitrite?

Isobutyl nitrite is synthesized by reacting isobutyl alcohol with sodium nitrite in dilute sulfuric acid (NTP, 1996).

Is isobutyl nitrite legal?

Isobutyl nitrite is also widely used, but is banned in the European Union. In some countries, to evade anti-drug laws, poppers are labelled or packaged as room deodorizers, leather polish, nail polish remover or video tape head cleaner.

What contains isobutyl nitrite?

Isobutyl nitrite is one of the compounds used as poppers, an inhalant drug that induces a brief euphoria. Also, it is used as part of the antidote package for cyanide poisoning.