THE PREPARATION OF 2,2,2-TRINITROETHYL 4,4-DINITROPENTANOATE

Abstract

2,2,2-Trinitroethyl 4,4-dinitropentanoate has been made by the addition of 1,1-dinitroethane to methyl acrylate, hydrolysis of the methyl ester and esterification of the resulting acid with trinitroethanol. The compound is a castable high explosive, m.p. 92.5 deg. C; crystal density 1.60; impact sensitivity 70 cm; hot bar ignition temperature 297 deg. C; vacuum stability 1.1 cc of gas/g/48 hours at 100 deg. C.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 03, 1952
Accession Number
AD0019201

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  • Dean W. Jensen

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  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

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