PETN

C₅H₈N₄O₁₂

IUPAC: Pentaerythritol tetranitrate

CAS: 78-11-5

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Nitrogen N 4 14,0070
Oxygen O 12 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

C
19,0%
N
17,7%
O
60,7%

Công dụng

  • Detonating cord
  • Blasting caps
  • Vasodilator medication

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Powerful explosive
  • ⚠ Shock sensitive when dry

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
316,14 g/mol
Mật độ
1,7700 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
141,3 °C
Độ hòa tan
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
316,0139
XLogP
1,4
TPSA
220,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
12
Rotatable Bonds
8
Heavy Atoms
21
Complexity
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 Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).