Pentaerythritol tetranitrate

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Pentaerythritol_tetranitrate
GPTKB entity
Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
explosive
gptkbp:appearance white crystalline solid
gptkbp:boilingPoint decomposes
gptkbp:CASNumber 78-11-5
gptkbp:category vasodilator
organic nitrate ester
primary explosive
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C5H8N4O12
gptkbp:countryOfOperation worldwide
gptkbp:density 1.77 g/cm³
gptkbp:detonationVelocity 8,400 m/s
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Bernhard_Tollens
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1891
gptkbp:explosiveClass explosive
gptkbp:hasInChIKey FZLIPJUXYLNCLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
gptkbp:medicalUse treatment of angina pectoris
gptkbp:meltingPoint 141.3 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 316.15 g/mol
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:PETN
Nitropenta
PENT
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 16621
gptkbp:regulates restricted in many countries
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:RDX
TNT
nitroglycerin
gptkbp:riskFactor explosive; risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition
gptkbp:sensitivity high
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:solubilityInAcetone soluble
gptkbp:solubilityInEthanol slightly soluble
gptkbp:stable unstable at high temperatures
gptkbp:synthesisType nitration of pentaerythritol
gptkbp:UNNumber 0150
gptkbp:uses military explosives
booster charges
detonating cords
medicine (vasodilator)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PETN
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7