View source for It07:PETN

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| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IUPAC Systematic name]
| [3-nitrooxy-2,2-bis(nitrooxymethyl)propyl] nitrate
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| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_formula Molecular formula]
| C5H8N4O12
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| O=[N+]([O-])OCC(CO[N+]([O-])=O)(CO[N+]([O-])=O)CO[N+]([O-])=O
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| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molar_mass Molar mass]
| 316.13662 g/mol
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| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAS_registry_number CAS number]
| 78-11-5
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| Explosive Verlocity
| 1.773 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
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Jmol 3D structural views of molecule:

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==PETN==

PETN is used primarily as an explosives detonator, normally in small caliber ammunition. It is one of the most high powered explosives known. PETN can also be found in some land mines and is used as the core of detonation cords.