The Chemical Reactions of s-Tetranitroethane (1,1,2,2 - Tetranitroethane),
Abstract
Tetranitroethane is unusually rich in oxygen, but is too unstable for consideration as a high explosive ingredient. The work reported here is an exploration of the chemical reactions of this substance undertaken in the hope of preparing a stable and potent high explosive derivative from it. No such derivative was found. No reaction or decomposition occurred on attempts at reaction with formaldehyde, acrolein, p-nitrobenzyl bromide, methyl iodide, dimethyl sulfate, 2-bromo - and 2-iodo-2-nitropropane and acylating reagents. Reaction may have occurred with acrylonitrile, but no product was isolated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 22, 1949
- Accession Number
- AD0499753
Entities
People
- L. W. Kissinger
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory