Home >  Term: pentaerythritol tetranitrate
pentaerythritol tetranitrate

C(CH2ONO2)4 A white crystalline compound, melting at 139_C; explodes at 205–215_C; soluble in acetone, insoluble in water; used in medicines and explosives. Also known as penthrite; PETN.

0 0

Creator

  • Dr. James
  •  (Platinum) 4184 points
  • 100% positive feedback
© 2024 CSOFT International, Ltd.