1071998-91-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-(4-Hydroxymethyl-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone
• Synonyms: 1-(4-Hydroxymethyl-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone
• CAS NO: 1071998-91-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H9NO4
• Molecular Weight: 195.17206
• Mol File: 1071998-91-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 335.2±32.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.331±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• PKA: 13.66±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-(4-Hydroxymethyl-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-(4-Hydroxymethyl-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone(1071998-91-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-(4-Hydroxymethyl-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone(1071998-91-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1071998-91-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1-(4-Hydroxymethyl-3-nitrophenyl)ethanone, also known as Pentaerythrityltetranitrate (PETN), is a powerful explosive compound with the chemical formula C5H8N4O12. It is a nitrate ester and is highly explosive, making it a popular choice for military and industrial applications. PETN is a white, crystalline powder that is odorless and stable at room temperature, but can detonate with high heat or pressure. It is often used in combination with other explosives to enhance their effectiveness, and is considered one of the most powerful and reliable explosives available. PETN is also of concern as a potential terrorist weapon due to its high explosive power and relative ease of production.