PETN CAS 78-11-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.78-11-5
Molecular FormulaC5H8N4O12
Molecular Weight316.14 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

PETN CAS 78-11-5 chemical structure

Description

PETN (CAS 78-11-5) reference standard, produced by CATO (ISO 17034 / CNAS / ANAB accredited). Molecular formula: C5H8N4O12. Molecular weight: 316.14 g/mol. Trusted by 10,000+ laboratories worldwide for pharmaceutical analysis and QC.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H8N4O12
Molecular Weight316.14 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms4

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