Nitroglycerin

C₃H₅N₃O₉

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

CAS: 55-63-0

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 5 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Nitrogen N 3 14.0070
Oxygen O 9 15.9990

元素组成

C
15.9%
N
18.5%
O
63.4%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ 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-]

属性

类型
organic
状态
liquid
摩尔质量
227.09 g/mol
密度
1.5930 g/cm³
熔点
13.0 °C
沸点
50.0 °C
溶解度
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

别名

Nitroglycerin Glyceryl trinitrate GTN

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).