Common molecules sample 50755

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Empirical formula:	C₅H₈N₄O₁₂
a:	13.290 Å
b:	13.490 Å
c:	6.830 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	90.00 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	1224.50 Å³
Space group:	Pcnb
Calculated density:	1.715 g/cm³
Z:	4
Temperature:	22.0 °C
Formula weight:	316.138 g/mole
R(F):	0.0000
Common name:	Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
CSD refcode:	PERYTN01
Short description:	Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) is a nitrate that is commonly found in the biochemical industry to alleviate chest pain.
Keyword:	therapeutic
Keyword:	explosive
Layman's explanation:	It has become obvious that PETN can exist in many different forms, ranging from the medicinal form to the explosive form. The drug works by dilating blood vessels, thus allowing more oxygen to reach the heart. In doing so, blood pressure will tend to decrease, thus relieving some of the pain in the patient's chest. Usage: The drug is used to alleviate chest pain, as well as to lower blood pressure. Interestingly enough, however, is that this same biochemical can be used in explosives. Furthermore, in some extreme cases where the molecule is not in the presence of lactose, this molecule can become quite carcinogenic.
Citation of a publication:	H.H.Cady, A.C.Larson; Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.B, 31, (1975), 1864
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

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