Substance profile
Mannitol Hexanitrate
Mannitol Hexanitrate is colorless crystals.
01 · Identification
What Mannitol Hexanitrate is
Mannitol Hexanitrate is colorless crystals. Its molecular formula is C6H8N6O18 and its molecular weight is 452.16 g/mol. It melts at 107 °C, is soluble in water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Mannitol Hexanitrate
- nitromannite
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H200 | Unstable explosives. |
Precautionary statements: P210
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Mannitol Hexanitrate properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | Explodes | HSDB | |
| Melting point | 107 °C (224.6 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.8 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether | HSDB | |
| Very soluble in benzene | HSDB | ||
| Insoluble in water | HSDB | ||
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | A powerful explosive sensitive to shock or heat. | HSDB | |
| Explodes at 120 °F | at 48.89 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Fire and explosion
Fire and explosion behaviour of Mannitol Hexanitrate
These are descriptions rather than measured values, so they are kept out of the table above and quoted here with the source that reported them.
Fire and explosion
If it should dry out it can explode due to shock, heat, flame, or friction ... Under prolonged exposure to fire or heat they can explode. /Mannitol hexanitrate, wetted/
Source: HSDB
05 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Mannitol Hexanitrate
Reactivity
Nitroalkanes, such as MANITOL HEXANITRATE, range from slight to strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. Nitroalkanes are milder oxidizing agents, but still react violently with reducing agents at higher temperature and pressures. Nitroalkanes react with inorganic bases to form explosive salts. The presence of metal oxides increases the thermal sensitivity of nitroalkanes. Nitroalkanes with more than one nitro group are generally explosive. Nitroalkanes are insoluble in water.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
Planning storage for a mix of chemicals? Check Mannitol Hexanitrate in the storage compatibility matrix →