glyceryltrinitrat
Glyceryltrinitrat, also known as nitroglycerin, is an organic nitrate ester derived from glycerol and nitric acid. Its chemical name is 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane trinitrate, and its molecular formula is C3H5N3O9. It typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid that is highly sensitive to heat, shock, and friction, and can detonate under adverse conditions.
Historically, glyceryltrinitrat was first prepared in the 1840s by Ascanio Sobrero as an explosive. Its extreme
In addition to its explosive use, glyceryltrinitrat has important pharmaceutical applications as a vasodilator. It releases
Safety and handling are critical due to its explosive potential. Commercial and military uses involve strict