| Formula / Notation | C3H5N3O9 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 55-63-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 227.09 |
| Melting Point | 56 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | Begins to decompose at 122-140 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 1.6 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 0.1 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Glyceryl trinitrate solution appears as a colorless solution of glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) in water. If allowed to dry out, the remaining nitroglycerin is explosive. |
| Also Known As | 1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl nitrate; nitroglycerin; Trinitroglycerin; Nitrostat; Nitroglycerine; Nitroglycerol; 55-63-0; Trinitroglycerol; Glycerol trinitrate; Nitro-dur |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Glyceryl trinitrate?
Nitroglycerin is a nitroglycerol that is glycerol in which the hydrogen atoms of all three hydroxy groups are replaced by nitro groups. It acts as a prodrug, releasing nitric oxide to open blood vessels and so alleviate heart pain. It has a role as a vasodilator agent, a xenobiotic, a prodrug, a nitric oxide donor, a muscle relaxant, an explosive and a tocolytic agent.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl nitrate
Other Names / Synonyms: 1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl nitrate; nitroglycerin; Trinitroglycerin; Nitrostat; Nitroglycerine; Nitroglycerol; 55-63-0; Trinitroglycerol; Glycerol trinitrate; Nitro-dur
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 56 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | Begins to decompose at 122-140 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 1.6 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 227.09 |
| Solubility | 0.1 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Glyceryl trinitrate solution appears as a colorless solution of glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) in water. If allowed to dry out, the remaining nitroglycerin is explosive. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Nitroglycerin is a nitroglycerol that is glycerol in which the hydrogen atoms of all three hydroxy groups are replaced by nitro groups. It acts as a prodrug, releasing nitric oxide to open blood vessels and so alleviate heart pain. It has a role as a vasodilator agent, a xenobiotic, a prodrug, a nitric oxide donor, a muscle relaxant, an explosive and a tocolytic agent.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Glyceryl trinitrate is: C3H5N3O9