What is the difference between amyl nitrate and amyl nitrite?

Where does amyl nitrate come from? Amyl nitrate—chemical formula C5H11NO3—is a slightly but significantly different chemical from amyl nitrite, C5H11NO2. Nitrates have three oxygen molecules while nitrites have two. The fuel additive amyl nitrate is not consumed recreationally and can result in serious harm if inhaled.

What products contain amyl nitrates?

Nitrite “Poppers”

• air fresheners.
• liquid incense.
• deodorizers.
• leather cleaners.
• cosmetics.
• solvents.
• nail polish removers.

What household items contain amyl nitrite?

What is similar to amyl nitrate?

The most common type of poppers inhalant is amyl nitrite. It is often confused with amyl nitrate, which is, in fact, a different chemical with a similar name, often misspelled as amil nitrate. Poppers are also known as liquid gold, butyl nitrite, heart medicine, and room deodorizer.

How does amyl nitrite affect the body?

Amyl nitrite is a potent vasodilator, acting on the body through release of the nitrite ion. The most prominent and important actions of nitrite are on vascular smooth muscle. The dilating effect on the systemic arterioles reduces peripheral vascular resistence, and this is usually associated with a decrease in systemic blood pressure.

What are the side effects of amyl nitrite?

Amyl Nitrite. Common side effects of Amyl Nitrite include headache, dizziness, flushing of the face, lightheadedness or fainting, involuntary urination or defecation, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, cold sweat, pale skin, rapid heart rate, restlessness, weakness, or slowed breathing.

Does amyl nitrite show in drug test?

Amyl nitrate is generally NOT identified in drug tests. Theoretically testing could be done, but this is not included in any of the standard or expanded panels that I have seen in over 10 years of reviewing drug tests. Ask Your Own Drug Testing Question

What are slang names for amyl nitrite?

Slang terms for drugs like amyl and butyl nitrite include: Poppers Snappers Pearls Boppers Rush Bolt