Amyl nitrite is a powerful chemical used in the treatment of heart problems but it also can be used as a recreational drug. You can, however, produce amyl nitrite at home and legally see if it’s suitable for you.
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What is amyl nitrate?
Amyl nitrate is a clear liquid that is administered in the form of small ampules. It is used in medicine, as an antidote to cyanide poisoning and angina. As a chemical compound, amyl nitrate contains nitrogen, oxygen and carbon molecules.It has been claimed (but never confirmed) that according to the US Pharmacopoeia guidelines, amyl nitrate must contain at least 43 per cent of pure chemical compounds. This means the rest of the space in each bottle or ampule can be filled with other chemicals and compounds.
The most popular use of amyl nitrate is getting high by inhaling it through one’s nose or mouth. When abused – for example, used as a popper drug it gives users a rush of lightheadedness and euphoria. The high only lasts for about 10 seconds, but it can be repeated endlessly within minutes of each other.
What are the dangers of making amyl nitrate at home?
Amyl nitrate is a chemical compound used in industrial and medical settings. In the past, it was used as a medicine to treat angina, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now prohibit the sale of this substance for human consumption.Amyl nitrate is still sold as a liquid that is inhaled to treat cyanide poisoning. It can also be used s a fuel additive to increase octane rating.
Making amyl nitrate at home is not recommended because of its toxicity. It can be fatal if swallowed or inhaled in large quantities, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
Can you make amyl nitrite at home?
Amyl nitrite is a chemical compound with the formula C5H11ONO. Pure amyl nitrite is a colorless liquid; it is usually sold in the form of ampules which can be crushed to release the vapor. In some countries, amyl nitrite is sold in small glass capsules which are popped to release the vapor. Amyl nitrite is used medically to treat heart diseases such as angina and to treat cyanide poisoning.
Amyl nitrite can also be used as an intoxicant, as an inhalant drug that relaxes smooth muscles throughout the body, and produces a sensation of heat and excitement that lasts for a couple of minutes after each inhalation. Because pure amyl nitrite rapidly decomposes into other compounds, it is stored and sold as ampules which are sealed to prevent interaction with oxygen and light, preserving their potency for up to two years from manufacture. The term “amyl nitrite” encompasses several isomers.
Gather the ingredients needed to make amyl nitrate
- Gather the ingredients needed to make amyl nitrate. To make amyl nitrate, you’ll need a bottle, isopropyl alcohol, and lye. You’ll also need to gather some safety equipment, including safety goggles and gloves. If you’ve never used lye before, be sure to read up on it and follow all safety precautions when handling it.
- Pour 6 oz of isopropyl alcohol into a bottle. You can use any bottle that can be tightly sealed; for example, an empty medicine bottle will work well.
- Add 4 g of lye to the alcohol in the bottle. The lye will react with the alcohol to form amyl nitrate.
- Shake the mixture for at least 2 minutes. You can shake it by hand or agitate it using a mechanical shaker. As you’re shaking the mixture, add small amounts of water until you reach 5 ounces of water total in the mixture. The amount of water will determine how much amyl nitrate forms in the mixture; too little means that there won’t be enough amyl nitate to produce an effect, while too much water will dilute the mixture so much that it won’t have any effect at all.
How do you make amyl nitrate at home?
You can make amyl nitrate at home, but it’s a bad idea. You’re going to need butyl nitrate and a bottle of amyl alcohol. If you can’t find butyl nitrate, you can make it from isobutene, sulfuric acid and water.You’re going to need a condenser and a distillation apparatus (I’m not going to tell you where to get this stuff, figure it out yourself). The bottles you use should be airtight and made of polypropylene or glass.
- Heat the condenser to 30 degrees Centigrade. Place the amyl alcohol in the distillation apparatus and heat until the temperature reaches 48 degrees Centigrade. This should take about 20 minutes. As soon as the temperature stabilizes at 48 degrees, start adding butyl nitrate drop by drop, heating everything at 48 degrees for another 20 minutes until all of the butyl nitrate has been added.
- Now turn off the heat and add 100 mL of water (distilled) to your reaction mixture. Next add sulfuric acid slowly, then continue adding water drop by drop until all of the liquid in your flask becomes clear again, after which you should add another 50 mL of water. Heat this mixture for another
Conclusion
Amyl nitrate is so easy to make that it should not be bought by amateurs. Anyone who wants to try it will find a way of synthesizing it at home. It’s a potentially dangerous drug and should only be used as intended by people with relevant experience. Amyl nitrate by itself can cause unexpected problems, but when mixed with alcohol and other drugs the dangers are multiplied many times.
