Pentaerythritol tetranitrate CAS#: 78-11-5; ChemWhat Code: 137392

Names & Identifiers

Product Name Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
Synonyms NITROPENTA;Pentaerythrite tetranitrate;PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE;PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRANITRATE;PENTRITE;PETN;1,3-dinitrato-2,2-bis(nitratomethyl)propane;1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-, dinitrate
CAS Registry Number 78-11-5
Molecular Formula C5H8N4O12
Molecular Weight 316.14
EINECS 201-084-3
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Pentaerythritol tetranitrate CAS#: 78-11-5

Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting point  140°
Density  d420 1.773
Storage  ?20°C
Stability: Stable, but decomposes readily and possibly explosively if heated. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store cold and keep away from sources of ignition.
NIST Chemistry Reference Pentaerythritol, tetranitrate(78-11-5)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-, dinitrate (ester)(78-11-5)

Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases)

Hazard Codes  E,Xn
R Phrase  3-36-20/21/22-11
S Phrase  35-36/37-26-16
RIDADR  0473
Storage Class  1.1A
Packing Group  II
Hazardous Substances Data 78-11-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
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