Nitroglycerin

About Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin is a nitrogen-functional building block carrying the CAS registry number 55-63-0. With the molecular formula C3H5N3O9, it has a molar mass of 227.09 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl nitrate. It is also known as 1,2,3-Propanetriyl nitrate or 10% Nitroglycerin in propylene glycol.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, dye and pigment intermediates and heterocycle construction. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Nitroglycerin in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Dye & pigment intermediates
Heterocycle construction

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Nitroglycerin
Catalogue No.	VQ-009895
CAS Number	55-63-0
IUPAC name	1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl nitrate
Molecular formula	C₃H₅N₃O₉
Molecular weight	227.09 g/mol
Exact mass	227.0026
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	SNIOPGDIGTZGOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(CO[N+](=O)[O-])O[N+](=O)[O-])O[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	4510

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 9
TPSA	165 Å²
Synonyms	1,2,3-Propanetriyl nitrate, 10% Nitroglycerin in propylene glycol, propane-1,2,3-triyl trinitrate, Nitrostat, Trinitroglycerin, Glyceryl trinitrate, Nitroglycerol, Nitroderm, Nitroglyn, Nitroglycerine, Trinitroglycerol, Glycerol trinitrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Explosive

Toxic

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H200(deleted) unstable explosive
H300Fatal if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P201, P202, P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P281, P284, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P316, P319, P320, P321, P330, P361 + P364, P372, P373, P380, P391

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Nitroglycerin?

The CAS Registry Number of Nitroglycerin is 55-63-0. It is also known as 1,2,3-Propanetriyl nitrate, 10% Nitroglycerin in propylene glycol, propane-1,2,3-triyl trinitrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin has the molecular formula C3H5N3O9 and a molecular weight of 227.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1,3-dinitrooxypropan-2-yl nitrate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Nitroglycerin can I order?

We supply Nitroglycerin in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Nitroglycerin?

Yes. Every lot of Nitroglycerin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Nitroglycerin be shipped internationally?

Yes. Nitroglycerin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.