PETN

C₅H₈N₄O₁₂

IUPAC: Pentaerythritol tetranitrate

CAS: 78-11-5

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 5 12.0110
Nitrogen N 4 14.0070
Oxygen O 12 15.9990

元素组成

C
19.0%
N
17.7%
O
60.7%

用途

  • Detonating cord
  • Blasting caps
  • Vasodilator medication

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ 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-]

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
316.14 g/mol
密度
1.7700 g/cm³
熔点
141.3 °C
溶解度
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).