Nitroglycerin

C₃H₅N₃O₉

IUPAC: Propane-1,2,3-triyl trinitrate

CAS: 55-63-0

Übersicht

Nitroglycerin is a powerful explosive liquid that is also a vasodilator medication for angina (chest pain). Alfred Nobel made it safer by absorbing it in diatomaceous earth to create dynamite. The Nobel Prizes are funded by profits from Nobel's dynamite fortune.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 5 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Nitrogen N 3 14,0070
Oxygen O 9 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×5
2,2%
C
Carbon ×3
15,9%
N
Nitrogen ×3
18,5%
O
Oxygen ×9
63,4%

Verwendung

  • • Dynamite ingredient (absorbed in diatomite)
  • • Angina medication (sublingual tablets)
  • • Heart failure treatment
  • • Mining explosive (in dynamite)

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Alfred Nobel was ironically prescribed nitroglycerin for his heart condition
  • ✦ Nobel Prize money comes from dynamite profits

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Extremely sensitive to shock, heat, and friction
  • ⚠ Can explode from minor disturbance
  • ⚠ Causes severe headache from skin absorption

Structure

SMILES

C(C(CO[N+](=O)[O-])O[N+](=O)[O-])O[N+](=O)[O-]

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
227,09 g/mol
Dichte
1,5930 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
13,0 °C
Siedepunkt
50,0 °C
Löslichkeit
1.8 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
227,0026
XLogP
1,6
TPSA
165,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
9
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
15
Complexity
218,0

Auch bekannt als

Nitroglycerin Glyceryl trinitrate GTN

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin (C₃H₅N₃O₉) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Propane-1,2,3-triyl trinitrate.
What is the molecular weight of Nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin has a molar mass of 227.087 g/mol.
What state is Nitroglycerin at room temperature?
Nitroglycerin is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Nitroglycerin organic or inorganic?
Nitroglycerin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin (C₃H₅N₃O₉) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).