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erythrityl tetranitrate

Term ID
CHEBI:60072
Synonyms
  • (2R*,3S)-rel-1,2,3,4-butanetetroltetranitrate
  • (2R*,3S*)-3,4-bis(nitrooxy)butane-1,2-diyl dinitrate
  • 1,2,3,4-butanetetralyl tetranitrate
  • eritrityl tetranitrate
  • eritrityli tetranitras
  • erythritol tetranitrate
  • erythrol tetranitrate
  • ETN
  • meso-erythritol tetranitrate
  • tetranitrate d'eritrityle
  • tetranitrato de eritritilo
  • tetranitrin
  • tetranitrol
Definition
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, in order to minimise the risk of explosion; undiluted erythrityl tetranitrate can be exploded by percussion or excessive heat.
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