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Tetranitratoethane.

Dennis Fischer1, Thomas M Klapötke1, Jörg Stierstorfer1

  • 1Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Department of Chemistry, Butenandtstr. 5-13, 81377 München, Germany. tmk@cup.uni-muenchen.de.

Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|November 20, 2015
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Tetranitratoethane, a novel compound with 70.1% oxygen content, was synthesized and purified. Its crystal structure was determined, and energetic properties were established for potential energetic material applications.

Area of Science:

  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Crystallography

Background:

  • High-energy density materials are crucial for various applications.
  • Nitration reactions are a common method for synthesizing energetic compounds.
  • Tetranitratoethane (C2H2N4O12) is a compound with a high oxygen content.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize tetranitratoethane.
  • To determine the crystal structure of tetranitratoethane.
  • To establish the energetic parameters of tetranitratoethane.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of tetranitratoethane via nitration of monomeric glyoxal using N2O5.
  • Purification of the synthesized compound by sublimation.
  • X-ray diffraction analysis of single crystals grown from CH2Cl2/pentane for structural determination.

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Main Results:

  • Successful synthesis and purification of tetranitratoethane.
  • Determination of the crystal structure of tetranitratoethane.
  • Establishment of several energetic parameters and values for the compound.

Conclusions:

  • Tetranitratoethane can be synthesized and purified effectively.
  • The crystal structure provides insights into its molecular arrangement.
  • The established energetic properties warrant further investigation for potential applications.