Description

Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate CAS NO 78-11-5 is a high-energy organic nitrate ester compound. It serves as a critical precursor and energetic material in specialized industrial applications where controlled explosive power and chemical stability are paramount. This product is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the defense, mining, and controlled demolition sectors.

Application

• Primary high explosive component in commercial and military detonators and boosters.
• Key ingredient in the formulation of plastic explosives (e.g., PETN-based compositions like Semtex).
• Used as a core energetic material in detonating cords and shaped charges for mining and quarrying.
• Vasodilator research and development in the pharmaceutical industry (under strictly controlled conditions).
• Precursor in the synthesis of other specialized nitrate ester compounds.
• Calibration standard for analytical equipment in forensic and explosives detection laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate
CAS No.	78-11-5
Molecular Formula	C5H8N4O12
Molecular Weight	316.14 g/mol
Synonyms	PETN; Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate; Nitropenta; Penthrite; Penta; 2,2-Bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-1,3-propanediol dinitrate; Pentaerythrityl Tetranitrate; 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-, dinitrate (ester)
EINECS	201-084-3

Quality Control

Our Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate is manufactured and handled under stringent security and quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. All material is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, IR spectroscopy, and melting point determination, to verify identity and meet exacting specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, moisture content, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, and dedicated explosives magazine or locker, away from heat sources, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials (e.g., reducing agents, acids, and other combustibles). Maintain storage temperatures below 25°C (77°F). The container must be kept securely locked and clearly labeled in accordance with all local, national, and international regulations for high explosives.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0 %
Melting Point	140 - 142 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Acidity (as HNO3)	≤ 0.02 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

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