Synthesis of Cubane Based Energetic Molecules

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop new methods for the functionalization of the cubane nucleus and to synthesize energetic cubanes for use as high energy propellants, explosives, or both. Recent achievements in this program include studies on new methods of cubane functionalization that have resulted in a considerably more efficient method for the synthesis of the important intermediate cubane-1,2,4,7-tetracarboxylic acid and an improved procedure for the synthesis of 1,4-cubane diol. The highly energetic 1,4- dicyanocubane and cubane-1,4-diisocyanide have been synthesized. We are now attempting to synthesize cubane-1,4-dinitrate and other more highly nitrated cubanes as well as the energetic fuel 1,2,4,7-tetracyanocubane. Keywords: Synthesis(Chemistry), Nitrated compounds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201416

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey C. Bottaro
  • Robert J. Schmitt

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Electrons
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Fuel Additives
  • Heat Of Formation
  • High Energy Propellants
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Propellants

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Organic Chemistry