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Pentaerythritol tetranitrate

Pentaerythritol tetranitrate Structure
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  • Product name: Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
  • CAS: 78-11-5
  • MF: C5H8N4O12
  • MW: 316.14
  • EINECS:201-084-3
  • MDL Number:MFCD00058681
  • Synonyms:NITROPENTA;Pentaerythrite tetranitrate;PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE;PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRANITRATE;PENTRITE;PETN;SDM 23;SDM 35
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Properties

Melting point :140°
Boiling point :455.59°C (rough estimate)
Density :d420 1.773
refractive index :1.7900 (estimate)
storage temp. :-20°C
solubility :Practically insoluble in water, soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent). The solubility of diluted pentaerythrityl tetranitrate depends on the diluent and its concentration.
color :Crystals or prisms from Me2CO/EtOH
Water Solubility :2mg/L(temperature not stated)
Stability :Stable, but decomposes readily and possibly explosively if heated. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store cold and keep away from sources of ignition.
NIST Chemistry Reference :Pentaerythritol, tetranitrate(78-11-5)
EPA Substance Registry System :Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (78-11-5)

Safety Information

Symbol(GHS): GHS hazard pictograms
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statements:
Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes
H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard Explosives Div 1.1 Danger GHS hazard pictograms P210, P230, P240, P250, P280,P370+P380, P372, P373, P401, P501
Precautionary statements:
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P230 Keep wetted with …
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/…/friction.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P370+P380 in case of fire: Evacuate area.
P372 Explosion risk in case of fire.
P373 DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
P401 Store …
P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…

Description

Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) is a high explosive, often used as the booster in artillery ammunition. It is frequently used as a detonation fuse, which is a form of primacord in which PETN powder is wrapped in waterproof fabric.

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