Chemical Reduction of 2.3,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT) Initial Products
Abstract
High purity model compounds were needed for comparison with the products formed during the biodegradation of TNT. Thus, an attempt to prepare twelve reduction products of TNT (amino, hydroxylamino, azo and azoxy compounds) was made. Eight of these compounds were successfully prepared. Most of the compounds were synthesized according to literature procedures or modifications of literature procedures; however, two of the compounds prepared, 4,4',6,6'- tetranitro-2,2'-azoxytoluene and 2,4'-dimethyl-3,3',5,5'-tetranitro-ONN- azoxybenzene, have not previously been reported in the literature.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 14, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0764060
Entities
People
- Michael E. Sitzmann
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory