Nitroglicerina

C₃H₅N₃O₉

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

CAS: 55-63-0

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 5 1,0080
Carbono C 3 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 3 14,0070
Oxígeno O 9 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×5
2,2%
C
Carbono ×3
15,9%
N
Nitrógeno ×3
18,5%
O
Oxígeno ×9
63,4%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
227,09 g/mol
Densidad
1,5930 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
13,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
50,0 °C
Solubilidad
1.8 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
227,0026
XLogP
1,6
TPSA
165,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
9
Enlaces rotables
5
Átomos pesados
15
Complejidad
218,0

También conocido como

Nitroglycerin Glyceryl trinitrate GTN

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Acetato de butilo

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Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

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