Energetic Materials Trends in 5‐ and 6‐Membered Cyclic Peroxides Containing Hydroperoxy and Hydroxy Substituents

Abstract

Ten peroxide compounds based upon the 3,6‐di(hydroperoxy)‐1,2‐dioxane, 2‐hydroxy‐6‐hydroperoxy‐1,2‐dioxane, 3,5‐di(hydroperoxy)‐1,2‐dioxolane, and 3‐hydroxy‐5‐hydroperoxy‐1,2‐dioxolane skeletons have been synthesized, structurally characterized, and fully evaluated for their energetic materials properties. The solid‐state structures of these compounds are dominated by hydrogen bonding interactions involving the hydroperoxy and hydroxy groups. Energetic materials testing shows that most of the compounds are highly sensitive toward impact and friction, with similar properties to highly sensitive peroxides such as triacetone triperoxide. 3,5‐Diethyl‐5‐hydroperoxy‐1,2‐dioxolan‐3‐ol (3b) and 3,5‐dimethyl‐5‐hydroperoxy‐1,2‐dioxolan‐3‐ol (5b) have lower impact and friction sensitivities than the other compounds, with values that are appropriate for use as primary explosives.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Sep 28, 2016
Source ID
10.1002/ejic.201600767

Entities

People

  • Benedikt Stiasny
  • Charles H Winter
  • Eric G. Kratz
  • G. Andrés Cisneros
  • Jörg Stierstorfer
  • Nipuni‐Dhanesha H. Gamage
  • Philip D. Martin
  • Thomas M. Klapötke

Organizations

  • Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
  • Office of Naval Research
  • Wayne State University

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Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.