PETN

C₅H₈N₄O₁₂

IUPAC: Pentaerythritol tetranitrate

CAS: 78-11-5

Descripción general

PETN is one of the most powerful commonly available explosives and the active component of detonating cord. It is also used medically as a vasodilator.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 8 1,0080
Carbono C 5 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 4 14,0070
Oxígeno O 12 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Detonating cord
  • Blasting caps
  • Vasodilator medication

Datos curiosos

  • Used both as a heart medication and as an explosive, one of the most dual-use compounds

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Powerful explosive
  • ⚠ Shock sensitive when dry

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
316,14 g/mol
Densidad
1,7700 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
141,3 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
316,0139
XLogP
1,4
TPSA
220,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
12
Enlaces rotables
8
Átomos pesados
21
Complejidad
311,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETN?
PETN (C₅H₈N₄O₁₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Pentaerythritol tetranitrate.
What is the molecular weight of PETN?
PETN has a molar mass of 316.14 g/mol.
What state is PETN at room temperature?
PETN is a solid at room temperature.
Is PETN organic or inorganic?
PETN is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up PETN?
PETN (C₅H₈N₄O₁₂) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).