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Preferred IUPAC name
[3,3′-Bi-1,2,4-oxadiazole]-5,5′-diylbis(methylene) dinitrate | |
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Properties | |
C6H4N6O8 | |
Molar mass | 288.132 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Bis-oxadiazole, or more formally known as bis(1,2,4-oxadiazole)bis(methylene) dinitrate, is a nitrated heterocyclic compound of the oxadiazole family. [1]
Bis-oxadiazole is related to bis-isoxazole tetranitrate (BITN), which was developed at the United States Army Research Laboratory (ARL). With a high nitrogen content, these compounds are poised to release a large volume of very stable N2. [2] It is a “melt-cast” explosive material that is potentially both more powerful and environmentally friendly alternative to TNT. [3]
Glyoxal condenses with hydroxylamine to yield diaminoglyoxime (DAG). Treating DAG with methyl glycolate in the presence of base at high temperature yields bis(1,2,4-oxadiazole). [4]
TNT is attractive explosive because it is a melt-castable. A low melting point of about 80 °C and high decomposition temperature of 295 °C allows manufacturers to safely pour TNT into molds. The production of TNT generates hazardous waste, e.g. red water and pink water. [1]
Bis-oxadiazole, which is also melt-castable, is about 1.5 times more powerful than TNT and yet produces less hazardous wastes. [1]
Physical Property | bis-oxadiazole | TNT |
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Onset temperature of melting | 84.5 °C | 80.4 °C |
Onset temperature of decomposition | 183.4 °C | 295.0 °C |
Derived density from X-ray data | 1.832 g cm−3 | 1.65 g cm−3 |
Detonation pressure | 29.4 GPa | 20.5 GPa |
Detonation velocity | 8180 m s−1 | 6950 m s−1 |
Molar enthalpy of formation | -79.4 kJ mol−1 | -59.3 kJ mol−1 |
A major challenge in the production of bis-oxadiazole is its low yield. [5]
Names | |
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Preferred IUPAC name
[3,3′-Bi-1,2,4-oxadiazole]-5,5′-diylbis(methylene) dinitrate | |
Other names
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Identifiers | |
3D model (
JSmol)
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PubChem
CID
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CompTox Dashboard (
EPA)
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Properties | |
C6H4N6O8 | |
Molar mass | 288.132 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
|
Bis-oxadiazole, or more formally known as bis(1,2,4-oxadiazole)bis(methylene) dinitrate, is a nitrated heterocyclic compound of the oxadiazole family. [1]
Bis-oxadiazole is related to bis-isoxazole tetranitrate (BITN), which was developed at the United States Army Research Laboratory (ARL). With a high nitrogen content, these compounds are poised to release a large volume of very stable N2. [2] It is a “melt-cast” explosive material that is potentially both more powerful and environmentally friendly alternative to TNT. [3]
Glyoxal condenses with hydroxylamine to yield diaminoglyoxime (DAG). Treating DAG with methyl glycolate in the presence of base at high temperature yields bis(1,2,4-oxadiazole). [4]
TNT is attractive explosive because it is a melt-castable. A low melting point of about 80 °C and high decomposition temperature of 295 °C allows manufacturers to safely pour TNT into molds. The production of TNT generates hazardous waste, e.g. red water and pink water. [1]
Bis-oxadiazole, which is also melt-castable, is about 1.5 times more powerful than TNT and yet produces less hazardous wastes. [1]
Physical Property | bis-oxadiazole | TNT |
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Onset temperature of melting | 84.5 °C | 80.4 °C |
Onset temperature of decomposition | 183.4 °C | 295.0 °C |
Derived density from X-ray data | 1.832 g cm−3 | 1.65 g cm−3 |
Detonation pressure | 29.4 GPa | 20.5 GPa |
Detonation velocity | 8180 m s−1 | 6950 m s−1 |
Molar enthalpy of formation | -79.4 kJ mol−1 | -59.3 kJ mol−1 |
A major challenge in the production of bis-oxadiazole is its low yield. [5]