CAS 78-11-5|Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 78-11-5|Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common NamePentaerithrityl tetranitrate
CAS Number78-11-5Molecular Weight316.137
Density1.7±0.1 g/cm3Boiling Point426.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular FormulaC5H8N4O12Melting Point139ºC
MSDS/Flash Point198.8±30.7 °C
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal WordDanger

Names

Namepentaerythritol tetranitrate
SynonymMore Synonyms

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density1.7±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point426.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point139ºC
Molecular FormulaC5H8N4O12
Molecular Weight316.137
Flash Point198.8±30.7 °C
Exact Mass316.013885
PSA220.20000
LogP4.57
Vapour Pressure0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction1.511
InChIKeyTZRXHJWUDPFEEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO=[N+]([O-])OCC(CO[N+](=O)[O-])(CO[N+](=O)[O-])CO[N+](=O)[O-]
StabilityStable, but decomposes readily and possibly explosively if heated. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store cold and keep away from sources of ignition.

Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
RZ2620000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Pentaerythritol, tetranitrate
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
78-11-5
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1716886
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
10
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C5-H8-N4-O12
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
316.17
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
WNO1X1ONW1ONW1ONW

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - man
DOSE/DURATION :
1669 mg/kg/8Y-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Skin and Appendages - dermatitis, other (after systemic exposure)
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
7 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>5 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Vascular - regional or general arteriolar or venous dilation
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
12875 mg/kg/2Y-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Sense Organs and Special Senses (Olfaction) - tumors Endocrine - thyroid tumors

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster Ovary
DOSE/DURATION :
160 mg/L
REFERENCE :
NTPTR* National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series. (Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) No.206- Volume(issue)/page/year: NTP-TR-365,1989 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - 83538 No. of Facilities: 68 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 6 No. of Employees: 2770 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - 83538 No. of Facilities: 59 (estimated) No. of Industries: 4 No. of Occupations: 8 No. of Employees: 2650 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 1267 (estimated)

Safety Information

Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal WordDanger
Hazard StatementsH225-H302 + H332-H319
Precautionary StatementsP210-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard CodesC
Risk PhrasesR3
Safety Phrases35
RIDADR0473
Packaging GroupII
Hazard Class1.1A

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Synonyms

2,2-Bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-1,3-propanediol Dinitrate (Ester)
pentrite
SDM 35
Angicap
SDM 23
Pentaerythritol,tetranitrate
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
elpetn
PETN
Erinit
EINECS 201-084-3
1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-, dinitrate (ester)
tetranitrate de pentaerithrityle
Extex
pentaerythrityl tetranitrate
CHOT
3-(Nitrooxy)-2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]propyl nitrate
Nexit
Antora
pentaerithrityli tetranitras
tetranitrato de pentaeritritilo
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