Reduction and Ammonolysis Products Derived from Isomeric Trinitrotoluenes. Synthesis and Chemical Stability of the Aminodinitrotoluenes.
Abstract
The reaction of ammonia with the six isomeric trinitrotoluenes has been examined. Syntheses of eight aminodinitrotoluenes, including all derived by ammonolysis of the five unsymmetrical trinitrotoluenes, and reduction of 2-4-6-trinitrotoluene (Alpha-TNT), are described. Synthesis of the sixteenth, and only previously unreported aminodinitrotoluene isomer, 3-amino-2-5-dinitrotoluene, has been achieved. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectra support the structure assignments. Impact sensitivities and decomposition temperatures (determined by differential thermal analysis) were determined for all eight aminodinitrotoluenes described in this report. All compounds were found to be quite stable, more stable than alpha-TNT itself. It is concluded that potential formation of aminodinitrotoluenes by reaction of ammonia with impurities in military grade TNT does not constitute a safety hazard. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA042163
Entities
People
- Arnold T. Nielsen
- Donald W. Moore
- Ronald A. Henry
- Ronald L. Atkins
- William P. Norris
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake