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pentaerythritol tetranitrate
C(CH2ONO2)4 A white crystalline compound, melting at 139_C; explodes at 205–215_C; soluble in acetone, insoluble in water; used in medicines and explosives. Also known as penthrite; PETN.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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