Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
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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)
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)
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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.More related product prices
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