| Agent Name | Ethyl nitrite |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 109-95-5 |
| Formula | C2-H5-N-O2 |
| Major Category | Nitrogen Compounds |
| Synonyms | Ethyl nitrite spirit; Ethylester kyseliny dusite [Czech]; Hyponitrous ether; Nitrosyl ethoxide; Nitrous acid, ethyl ester; Nitrous ether; Nitrous ethyl ether; Spirit of ethyl nitrite; Spirit of nitrous ether; Sweet spirit of niter; Sweet spirit of nitre; UN1194; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Nitrates and Nitrites |
| Description | Colorless to yellowish liquid with a rum-like odor; [HSDB] |
| Sources/Uses | Used to flavor foods and to synthesize other organic chemicals; [HSDB] |
| Comments | Inhalation or ingestion can cause headache, rapid pulse, hypotension, and unconsciousness. [CHRIS] One fatality was reported after the breakage of a 4 liter bottle containing 24% ethyl nitrite in alcohol. Three cases of methemoglobinemia were reported in workers exposed during the synthesis of hydantoin (glycolylurea). [HSDB] Inhalation of high concentrations causes narcosis; Chronic exposure to chemicals with this reactive group can cause hepatitis; [CAMEO] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| BEI | Methemoglobin in blood = 1.5% of hemoglobin during or at end of shift. [ACGIH] |
| Vapor Pressure | 620 mm Hg |
| Lethal Concentration | LC50 (rat) = 160 ppm/4H |
| Flammability (NFPA) | |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
| Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
| Methemoglobinemia | Methemoglobinemia, Primary |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Agent Name
Ethyl nitrite
CAS Number
109-95-5
Formula
C2-H5-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Ethyl nitrite spirit; Ethylester kyseliny dusite [Czech]; Hyponitrous ether; Nitrosyl ethoxide; Nitrous acid, ethyl ester; Nitrous ether; Nitrous ethyl ether; Spirit of ethyl nitrite; Spirit of nitrous ether; Sweet spirit of niter; Sweet spirit of nitre; UN1194; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitrates and Nitrites
Description
Colorless to yellowish liquid with a rum-like odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used to flavor foods and to synthesize other organic chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
Inhalation or ingestion can cause headache, rapid pulse, hypotension, and unconsciousness. [CHRIS] One fatality was reported after the breakage of a 4 liter bottle containing 24% ethyl nitrite in alcohol. Three cases of methemoglobinemia were reported in workers exposed during the synthesis of hydantoin (glycolylurea). [HSDB] Inhalation of high concentrations causes narcosis; Chronic exposure to chemicals with this reactive group can cause hepatitis; [CAMEO]
Exposure Assessment
BEI
Methemoglobin in blood = 1.5% of hemoglobin during or at end of shift. [ACGIH]
Vapor Pressure
620 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 160 ppm/4H
Flammability (NFPA)
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
CNS Solvent Syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Methemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia, Primary
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: