Pentaerythritol tetranitrate

• CAT Number: I034400
• CAS Number: 78-11-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H8N4O12
• Molecular Weight: 316.14
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Pentaerythritol tetranitrate; HSDB6313; HSDB-6313; HSDB 6313
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: [3-nitrooxy-2,2-bis(nitrooxymethyl)propyl] nitrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8N4O12/c10-6(11)18-1-5(2-19-7(12)13,3-20-8(14)15)4-21-9(16)17/h1-4H2
• InChIKey: TZRXHJWUDPFEEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(CO[N+](=O)[O-])(CO[N+](=O)[O-])CO[N+](=O)[O-])O[N+](=O)[O-]

Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN)（Cat No.:I034400）is a powerful organic nitrate compound used primarily as an explosive and in medical applications. It is known for its high explosive velocity and stability, making it valuable in military and industrial explosives, such as dynamite and detonators. In medicine, PETN is sometimes used as a vasodilator to treat conditions like angina, as it can help relax blood vessels and improve blood flow. PETN is chemically similar to nitroglycerin, but with greater stability, making it safer for handling in certain applications.

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