Description

n-Amyl Nitrate is an organic nitrate ester primarily valued for its role as a cetane improver and combustion modifier in diesel fuels. Its chemical structure, identified by CAS NO 1002-16-0, makes it an effective additive for enhancing ignition quality and reducing engine knocking. This compound is essential for fuel formulators and manufacturers in the petrochemical and specialty chemicals industries seeking to optimize fuel performance and meet stringent emission standards.

Application

• Diesel Fuel Cetane Improver: Significantly boosts the cetane number of diesel fuels, improving ignition quality and cold-start performance.
• Combustion Modifier: Enhances combustion efficiency in compression-ignition engines, leading to smoother operation and reduced engine knock.
• Specialty Fuel Additive: Used in formulating high-performance and premium diesel blends for automotive, marine, and industrial applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a reagent or intermediate in organic synthesis for producing other nitrate esters and specialty chemicals.
• Laboratory Research: Employed in R&D settings for studying combustion chemistry, fuel properties, and additive interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Amyl Nitrate
CAS No.	1002-16-0
Molecular Formula	C₅H₁₁NO₃
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Amyl Nitrate; n-Pentyl Nitrate; Nitric Acid Pentyl Ester; 1-Pentanol Nitrate; Nitropentane; Pentyl Nitrate; Amyl Nitrite (common misnomer); Fuel Ignition Improver
EINECS	213-697-9

Quality Control

Our n-Amyl Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with agreed specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) and segregate from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Acidity (as HNO₃)	≤ 0.1 %
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.00 - 1.05
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.