55-63-0
Product Name:
Nitroglycerin
Formula:
C3H5N3O9
Synonyms:
1,2,3-Propanetriol 1,2,3-trinitrate solution;Diluted glyceryl trinitrate;Diluted Nitroglycerin;Glycerol trinitrate solution
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Description | Spirits of nitroglycerin, [1 to 10%] appears as a mixture of nitroglycerin and ethanol. If ethanol evaporates the nitroglycerin becomes shock sensitive and may detonate by friction or impact. |
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Color/Form | VISCOUS LIQUID |
Taste | Sweet, burning taste |
Boiling Point | 160 |
Melting Point | 13.5 |
Flash Point | explodes |
Solubility | poor solubility in water |
Density | 1.5918 @ 25 °C/4 °C; 1.6009 @ 15 °C/4 °C |
Vapor Density | 7.8 (Air= 1) |
Vapor Pressure | 0.0003 [mmHg] |
LogP | 1.62 |
LogS | -3 |
Stability/Shelf Life | Tablets of nitorglycerin are stable but should be dispensed in glass containers and protected from moisture, light and extremes of temperature. |
Autoignition Temperature | 270 °C (518 °F) |
Decomposition | Begins to decompose at 50-60 °C, appreciable volatile at 100 °C evolves nitrous yellow vapors at 135 °C. |
Viscosity | 36.0 centipoise @ 20 °C |
Heat of Combustion | 1580 cal/g |
Heat of Vaporization | 13,753.1 gcal/gmole |
Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.474 @ 15 °C/D |
Dissociation Constants | -5.6 |
Kovats Retention Index | 1356 1387 |
Other Experimental Properties | 1 MG/L= 108 PPM & 1 PPM= 9.29 MG/CU M @ 25 °C, 760 MM HG |
Chemical Classes | Other Uses -> Explosives |
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal word | Danger |
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Pictogram(s) |
Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
Molecular Weight | 227.09 g/mol |
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XLogP3 | 1.6 |
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 9 |
Rotatable Bond Count | 5 |
Exact Mass | 227.00257875 g/mol |
Monoisotopic Mass | 227.00257875 g/mol |
Topological Polar Surface Area | 165 Ų |
Heavy Atom Count | 15 |
Formal Charge | 0 |
Complexity | 219 |
Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Spirits of nitroglycerin, [1 to 10%] appears as a mixture of nitroglycerin and ethanol. If ethanol evaporates the nitroglycerin becomes shock sensitive and may detonate by friction or impact.