Erythrityl tetranitrate is erythritol in which each of the hydroxy groups has been converted to the corresponding nitrate ester. It is a vasodilator with properties similar to nitroglycerin. It is usually used diluted with lactose or other suitable inert excipients, to minimise the risk of explosion; undiluted erythrityl tetranitrate can be exploded by percussion or excessive heat. Among its listed roles, it functions as a vasodilator agent and an explosive. Functionally, it is related to erythritol. A vasodilator with general properties similar to nitroglycerin. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antianginals, Nitrates and Vasodilating agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as angina. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Erythritol tetranitrate, Nitroerythrol, Eritrityl tetranitrate and Erythrol tetranitrate. Its PubChem CID is 5284553.
Erythrityl Tetranitrate
| CAS No | 7297-25-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C4H6N4O12 |
| Molecular Weight | 302.11 g/mol |
| Synonyms | [(2R,3S)-1,3,4-trinitrooxybutan-2-yl] nitrate |
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Erythrityl tetranitrate is erythritol in which each of the hydroxy groups has been converted to the corresponding nitrate ester. It is a vasodilator with properties similar to nitroglycerin.
The listed CAS number is 7297-25-8.
The listed molecular formula is C4H6N4O12.
The listed molecular weight is 302.11 g/mol.
[(2R,3S)-1,3,4-trinitrooxybutan-2-yl] nitrate.
The source lists Erythritol tetranitrate, Nitroerythrol, Eritrityl tetranitrate and Erythrol tetranitrate.