Description

Nitroglycerin CAS NO 55-63-0 is a high-energy organic nitrate ester, primarily recognized for its potent vasodilatory effects. This compound is critical for its dual role in life-saving cardiovascular medicine and specialized industrial applications. It is an essential active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for the formulation of anti-anginal medications and is also utilized in controlled explosive formulations. Industries that rely on this product include pharmaceutical manufacturing, defense, mining, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Primary active ingredient in sublingual tablets, sprays, and transdermal patches for the treatment and prevention of angina pectoris.
• Cardiovascular Research: Used as a standard vasodilator in preclinical and clinical pharmacological studies.
• Explosives Manufacturing: A key component in the production of dynamite, propellants, and other commercial blasting agents.
• Mining & Quarrying: Employed in controlled demolition and rock fragmentation processes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a nitrating agent and precursor in the synthesis of other complex organic compounds.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Used in the preparation of specific diagnostic kits and calibration standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitroglycerin
CAS No.	55-63-0
Molecular Formula	C3H5N3O9
Molecular Weight	227.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Glyceryl Trinitrate; 1,2,3-Propanetriol Trinitrate; NG; Trinitroglycerin; Nitroglycerol; Blasting Oil; Nitroglyn; Anginine; Nitrostat; Nitro-Bid; NTG
EINECS	200-240-8

Quality Control

Our Nitroglycerin is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and industrial applications. We adhere to relevant pharmacopoeial standards (such as USP/EP) for pharmaceutical grades. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, which is available upon request to ensure full traceability and compliance for our global B2B partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and shock-sensitive nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated, dedicated explosives magazine or approved safety cabinet, away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. Specific temperature and humidity controls are required; please contact us for detailed handling and storage protocols.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Specific Gravity	1.591 - 1.601
Acidity (Titration)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.