A New Method for the Production of Tetranitroglycoluril From Imidazo-[4,5-d]-Imidazoles With the Loss of Dinitrogen Oxide
Abstract
A new method for the preparation of tetranitroglycoluril (TNGU) (also known as Sorguyl), is described in which imidazo-[4,5- d]-imidazoles are nitrated with the elimination of dinitrogen oxide (N2O) to generate TNGU. This method of TNGU synthesis results in material that is less sensitive than material produced via alternative routes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA598881
Entities
People
- Eric C. Johnson
- William M. Sherrill
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory