MeSH definition : Nitrous acid (HNO2). A weak acid that exists only in solution. It can form water-soluble
nitrites and stable esters. (From Merck Index, 11th ed);
MeSH synonym : acid, nitrous;
CISMeF synonym : nitrosyl hydroxide;
MeSH CAS label : nitrous acid;
MeSH Related Number : 7782-77-6 (Nitrous acid);
Registry Number MeSH : 7782-77-6;
MeSH annotation : do not confuse with NITRIC ACID;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrous acid;