Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) is a highly energetic organic compound classified as a nitrate ester. It is known for its use as an explosive and is characterized by its white crystalline appearance. PETN is relatively stable under normal conditions but can be sensitive to shock, friction, and heat, making it a powerful explosive material. Its molecular structure consists of a pentaerythritol backbone with four nitrate groups, which contribute to its high energy content. PETN is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. It is often used in military applications, as well as in the production of detonating cords and as a booster for other explosives. Due to its high detonation velocity and brisance, PETN is considered one of the more potent explosives. Safety precautions are essential when handling PETN, as it can pose significant risks if not managed properly. Additionally, PETN has been studied for potential medical applications, particularly in the treatment of certain cardiovascular conditions, due to its vasodilatory properties.

Pentaerythritol, tetranitrate

78-11-5: 1,3-Dinitrato-2,2-Bis(Nitratomethyl)Propane, 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-, 1,3-dinitrate, 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-, dinitrate (ester), 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol tetranitrate, Angicap, Angitet, Antora, Arcotrate, Baritrate, C 2 (explosive), Cardiacap, Chot, Deltrate-20, Dilcoran 80, Dipentrate, Duotrate, Erinit, Extex, Hasethrol, Kaytrate, LX 16 (explosive), Lentrat, Lowetrate, Lx 02-1, Lx 08-0, Lx 13, Lx 16, Martrate 45, Metranil, Mycardol, Myotrate 10, Neo-Corovas, Neopentanetetrayl nitrate, Niperyt, Niperyth, Nitrin, Nitrinal, Nitrine, Nitro-Riletten, Nitrolong, Nitropent, Nitropenta, Nitropenta 7W, Nitropentaerythrite, Nitropentaerythritol, Nitropenton, Nitrotalans, Pbxn 301, Pen-Tetra, Pencard, Penta, Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate, Pentaerithrityltetranitrat, Pentaerythritol, tetranitrate, Pentaerythrityl tetranitrate, Pentafilin, Pentafin, Pentanitrine, Pentanitrol, Pentestan 80, Pentetrate Unicelles, Penthrit, Penthrite, Pentitrate, Pentral 80, Pentrate, Pentrinat, Pentrite, Pentritol, Pentryate, Pergitral, Peridex, Peridex-La, Peritrate, Perityl, Petn, Pp 83, Prevangor, Quintrate, Rythritol, Subicard, TEN, Tanipent, Tena, Tena (explosive), Tentrate 20, Terpate, Tetranitropentaerythrite, Tetranitropentaerythritol, Tetrasule, Tranite D-Lay, Vaso 80 Unicelles, Vasodiatol, Vasolat, Xtx 8003,   PETN, NF,  3-(nitrooxy)-2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]propyl nitrate (non-preferred name),   , 

CAS 78-11-5: Pentaerythritol, tetranitrate

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRANITRATE DILUTED CRS

Ref: 41-P0400100