Term Name:	erythrityl tetranitrate
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.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:60072]  ( EBI )