Synthesis and Characterization of a New Genre of CS-Compounds
Abstract
Three groups of organic compounds are currently being used as riot control and crowd management agents. Included in these three groups are: omega-chloroacetophenones (CN), benzylidene malononitriles (CS) and dibenzo-oxazepines (OR) (Fig. 1). o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (1) is the most popularly used non-lethal agent in riot control situations and military exercises. Since this compound contains chlorine, it is not environmentally safe. With a view to improve its properties and enhance its effectiveness, a new group of CS compounds containing fluorine have been synthesized using microwave exposure and new inorganic catalysts in neat reactions. The synthesis and characteristics of a novel group of CS compounds are described herein.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA436073
Entities
People
- Brenna A. Black
- D. K. Rohrbaugh
- F. R. Longo
- G. W. Wagner
- H. Dupont Durst
- S. Munavalli
Organizations
- Edgewood Chemical Biological Center