PRE-EXPLOSIVE INTERMEDIATES

1,2,4-TO

1,2-Dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one (TO)

1,2-Dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one, commonly nitrated to become 5-nitro-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one (NTO), is a high-performance, insensitive military explosive used as a safer alternative to RDX and TNT. NTO is a key component in melt-cast, low-vulnerability ammunition (LOVA), such as IMX-101, designed to withstand fires and impacts.

Synonyms2,4-Dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one CAS No.930-33-6 Molecular FormulaC2H3N3O

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2,4-DNT

2,4-DINITROTOLUENE (2,4-DNT)

2,4-Dinitrotoluene (DNT) or dinitro is an organic compound well known as a precursor to trinitrotoluene (TNT) and also is mainly used as a precursor to toluene diisocyanate.

Synonyms2,4-DNT, 2,4-dinitrotoluol, benzene, 1-methyl-2,4-dinitro- CAS No.121-14-2 Molecular FormulaC7H6N2O4

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3NP

3-Nitro-1H-Pyrazole (3-NP)

Used as a key precursor for manufacturing 3,4 Dinitropyrazole (DNP) explosive

Synonyms5-nitro-1H-pyrazole, 3-Nitro-1H-pyrazole, 3-nitro-2H-pyrazole, 5-nitropyrazole CAS No.26621-44-3 Molecular FormulaC3H3N3O2

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4,6-DMP

4,6-DIHYDROXY-2-METHYLPYRIMIDINE (4,6-DMP)

4,6-Dihydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine is used in the synthesis of 4,6-dihydroxy-5,5-dinitro-2-(dinitromethylene)-2,5-dihydropyrimidine, which is subsequently hydrolyzed to create 1,1-diamino-2,2-dinitroethylene (often known as FOX-7).

Synonyms2-Methylpyrimidine-4,6-diol CAS No.40497-30-1 Molecular FormulaC5H6N2O2

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BODMA

Bis(1,2,4-oxadiazole) Diyldimethanol (BODMA)

Precursor to Bis(1,2,4-oxadiazole)bis(methylene) Dinitrate (BODMDN). BODMDN is a High-Energy Melt-Castable Explosive and Energetic Propellant Plasticizing Ingredient which is seen as a replacement for TNT & RDX mixtures

Molecular FormulaC6H6N4O4 Avg Mass198.136 g/mol Synonym[3,3’-Bis(1,2,4-oxadiazole)]-5,5’-diyldimethanol

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T-PECH & PECH & T-Gap

POLYEPICHLOROHYDRIN (PECH)

Poly-Epichlorohydrin is used in the synthesis of Diol hydroxyl-terminated glycidyl azide polymer (GAP-diol). This polymer finds use in cast-cured ‘polymer-bonded explosive’ as well as cast-cured composite propellants and in gas generating compositions.

CAS No24969-06-0 SynonymsEpichlorohydrin Polymer Molecular Formula(C3H5ClO)n

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T-PECH & PECH & T-Gap

TETRA FUNCTIONAL GLYCIDYL AZIDE POLYMER

Tetra Functional Glycidyl Azide Polymer (t-GAP) finds use in cast-cured ‘polymer-bonded explosive’ as well as cast-cured composite propellants and in gas generating compositions. Energetic binder such as t-GAP confers higher energy output when compared with non-energetic conventional binder like HTPB

SynonymsTetrafunctional Glycidyl Azide Polymer CAS No.143178-24-9 Molecular Formula(C3H5O2)2(C3H5O2N3)n

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T-PECH & PECH & T-Gap

TETRA FUNCTIONAL POLY-EPICHLOROHYDRIN

Tetra Functional Poly-Epichlorohydrin is used in the synthesis of hydroxyl-terminated glycidyl azide polymer (GAP). This polymer finds use in cast-cured ‘polymer-bonded explosive’ as well as cast-cured composite propellants and in gas generating compositions.

SynonymsEpoxidized Poly-Epichlorohydrin CAS No.NA Molecular Formula(C3H5O2)2(C3H5O2Cl)n

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TAIW or TADA

2,6,8,12-Tetraacetyl-2,4,6,8,10,12- Hexaazaisowurtzitane (TADA/TAIW)

Tetraacetyldiamino Hexaazaisowurtzitane (TAIW/TADA) is an intermediate precursor used in the synthesis CL-20 (aka Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane or HNIW.) TADA-based CL-20 co-crystal exhibits low sensitivity to shock and temperature, making it compliant with IM (Insensitive Munitions) requirements.

Synonyms2,6,8,12-tetraacetyl-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazatetracyclo] dodecane CAS No.181940-38-5 / 182763-60-6 Molecular FormulaC14H20N6O4

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TNPG

TRI NITRO PHLORO GLUCINOL (TNPG)

Trinitrophloroglucinol (TNPG or 2,4,6-trinitro-1,3,5-benzenetriol) is a highly nitrated aromatic compound which serves as a precursor or derivative in chemical synthesis and used in applications such as military weapon fuzes or as an initiator for Percussion caps in small caliber ammunition (bullets).

Synonyms2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3,5-benzenetriol CAS No.4328-17-0 Molecular FormulaC6H3N3O9

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TNSTAD

1, 4, 5, 8-TETRANITROSO-1, 4, 5, 8-TETRAAZADECALIN (TNSTAD - C2)

An off-white high energy material which is a potential energetic compound, TNSTAD is used for low flame temperature and high force constant gun propellants having great properties like high nitrogen content, low oxygen balance and generation of large number of low molecular weight fractions upon initiation. Further, it has properties like high impact insensitivity compared to conventional compound used in gun propellant. It finds usage in Fin Stabilized Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS) and other composite propellant formulations.

SynonymsTetra Nitroso Tetra Azadecalin (TNSTAD) CAS No.81898-35-3 Molecular FormulaC6H10N8O4

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