PETN (Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate)

PETN, or Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate, is a high explosive compound synthesized from pentaerythritol through nitration processes. It possesses remarkable detonation velocity and sensitivity, making it suitable for applications such as detonating cord and blasting caps in industrial explosives. Additionally, PETN serves as an active ingredient in certain medical vasodilators used to treat cardiovascular conditions.