7-Amino-4,6-Dinitrobenzofuroxan, An Insensitive High Explosive
Abstract
7-Amino-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan is an insensitive explosive (equal to TNT in impact sensitivity) with a calculated detonation velocity equal to that of TATB. A simple synthesis route is described. The position of the amino group is proved by reduction with triphenyl-phosphine to give 7-amino-4,6- dinitrobenzofurazan, a known compound. A by-product isolated from the reduction reaction is 2-(triphenylphosphinimido)-4,6-dinitroaniline.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA145665
Entities
People
- W. P. Norris
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake