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Originally Posted by Alan Varrechia
I think boyh nitrite and nitrate
are commenally called poppers.
Don't think either are good if you have a heart problem.
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Amyl nitrate is not a recreational drug. It is a reagent used in organic synthesis and an additive in diesel fuel.
Poppers are various organic nitrites including amyl nitrite. As I said in an earlier post it is also used against cyanide poisoning and is commonly kept available in chemical laboratories in case of this and other emergencies. It is also used to treat heart diseases such as angina as it dilates the coronary arteries, thus improving blood flow to the heart muscle.