Isopropyl nitrate

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Name = Isopropyl nitrate
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IUPACName = Nitric acid, 1-methylethyl ester
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CASNo = 1712-64-7
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Formula = C₃H₇NO₃
MolarMass = 105.09 g/mol
Appearance = Colorless liquid
Density = 1.036 g/cm³, liquid
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BoilingPt = 102°C (375 K)
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Viscosity = 0.66 cP at 20°C
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Isopropyl nitrate (IPN, 2-propyl nitrate) is a colorless liquid monopropellant. It is used as a diesel cetane improver. IPN is a low-sensitivity explosive, with a detonation velocity of approximately 5400 m/s.

Isopropyl nitrate was previously used in a jet engine starting system, primarily by the RAF, and was known as AVPIN. It has also been used as a fuel for power supply and actuation in guided weapons, notably in the British Royal Navy. [ [http://www.dstan.mod.uk/data/91/089/00000200.pdf Def Stan 91-89 Issue 2 ] ]

References

* [http://iaspub.epa.gov/srs/srs_proc_qry.navigate?P_SUB_ID=91264 EPA Substance registry system]
* [http://www.intdetsymp.org/detsymp2002/PaperSubmit/FinalManuscript/pdf/Zhang-131.pdf#search=%22%22isopropyl%20nitrate%22%20IPN%22 Shock initiation and detonability of isopropyl nitrate]
* [http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=406&gTable=mtgpaper&gID=92465#search=%22%27%27%27Isopropyl%20nitrate%27%27%20monopropellant%22 The monopropellant isopropyl nitrate - Its characteristics and uses,and possible future applications]