Hello bb forum, this is my first post and in this, I bring you the synthesis of Isopropyl nitrite, an antidote against cyanide that can be very useful in case of (God forbid) poisoning by said compound. Likewise, in some cases this substance is used recreationally by LGBTQ+ people.
I want to...
Introduction.
I present to you the three simplest syntheses of nitroethane:
From sodium ethyl sulfate and a metal nitrite.
From ethyl halide and silver nitrite.
From ethyl bromide (iodide) and sodium nitrite.
This list allows selecting a suitable reagent that can be purchased in your area...