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Nitroglycerin (C3H5N3O9) — Properties, Uses & Safety

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Overview

An extremely sensitive explosive used by Nobel to make dynamite; also a cardiac drug that dilates blood vessels.

IUPAC Name
1,3-bis(nitrooxy)propan-2-yl nitrate
CAS Number
55-63-0
PubChem CID
4510
Molecular Formula
C3H5N3O9
Molar Mass
227.086 g/mol
State at STP
liquid
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid

Safety Information

GHS Hazard Codes

H201H330H373

GHS Pictograms

exploding-bombskull

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