Erythritol tetranitrate
Erythritol Tetranitrate
Erythritol tetranitrate (pronounced as eh-rith-ri-tol tet-ra-ni-trate) is a powerful explosive that is often used in small quantities for medical purposes. It is a nitrate ester of erythritol, a type of sugar alcohol.
Etymology
The term "Erythritol tetranitrate" is derived from its chemical composition. "Erythritol" is a sugar alcohol, and "tetranitrate" refers to the four nitrate groups attached to the erythritol molecule.
Medical Use
In the medical field, erythritol tetranitrate is used as a vasodilator, a type of medication that widens blood vessels. This can help to increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure. It is often used to treat conditions such as angina, a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Related Terms
- Nitrate: A compound containing nitrogen and oxygen, often used in explosives and medicines.
- Vasodilator: A type of medication that widens blood vessels to increase blood flow.
- Angina: A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
See Also
- Nitroglycerin: Another nitrate-based medication used to treat angina.
- Isosorbide dinitrate: A similar vasodilator used to treat heart conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Erythritol tetranitrate
- Wikipedia's article - Erythritol tetranitrate
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