Isoamyl nitrite (aka isopentyl nitrite or, incorrectly, amyl nitrite) is an alkyl nitrite ester that has several uses in medicine and chemical synthesis. The term “amyl nitrite” is also used to denote ...

What Are Poppers Used For? Poppers are a group of chemicals that people breathe in (inhale) to get high. These “party drugs” are typically made with amyl nitrite or a similar substance. People sniff ...

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