Pentaerythritol tetranitrate CAS#: 78-11-5; ChemWhat Code: 137392
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Pentaerythritol tetranitrate |
| Synonyms | NITROPENTA;Pentaerythrite tetranitrate;PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE;PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRANITRATE;PENTRITE;PETN;1,3-dinitrato-2,2-bis(nitratomethyl)propane;1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-, dinitrate |
| CAS Registry Number | 78-11-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8N4O12 |
| Molecular Weight | 316.14 |
| EINECS | 201-084-3 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 140° |
| Density | d420 1.773 |
| Storage | ?20°C |
| 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 | 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-, dinitrate (ester)(78-11-5) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | E,Xn |
| R Phrase | 3-36-20/21/22-11 |
| S Phrase | 35-36/37-26-16 |
| RIDADR | 0473 |
| Storage Class | 1.1A |
| Packing Group | II |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 78-11-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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