Acute oral toxicity of butyl nitrite

Ronald W. Wood, Christopher Cox

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Abstract

Butyl nitrite is present in consumer products subject to abuse by inhalation. When inhaled, intense peripheral vasodilation and tachycardia ensue, described by users as a ‘rush’. When ingested, toxic sequelae include methemogloginemia and hypokinetic anoxia. The median lethal oral dose to rats of this compound is, with 95% confidence, 83 ± 3.5 mg kg−1.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)30-31
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Applied Toxicology
Volume1
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1981
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • LD
  • butyl nitrite
  • inhalant abuse
  • oral toxicity
  • rat
  • room odorizer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Toxicology

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