Isopropyl nitrite

The chemical compound isopropyl nitrite is an alkyl nitrite made from isopropanol. It is a clear pale yellow oil that is insoluble in water.

Applications

Isopropyl nitrite is one of the compounds used as poppers, an inhalant drug that induces a brief euphoria.

Safety

Isopropyl nitrite has been associated with eye maculopathy, visual impairment with central scotomata, bilateral foveal yellow spots, and inner segment/outer segment junction disruption, which may be reversible.