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Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane trinitrate

2-methyl-2-[(nitrooxy)methyl]propane-1,3-diyl dinitrate

CAS: 3032-55-1

Molecular Formula: C5H9N3O9

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Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane trinitrate - Names and Identifiers

Name 2-methyl-2-[(nitrooxy)methyl]propane-1,3-diyl dinitrate
Synonyms TMETN
METRIOL TRINITRATE
Ethylidynetrimethanol trinitrate
Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane trinitrate
2,2-Di(hydroxymethyl)-1-propanol trinitrate
2-Methyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol trinitrate
2-Methyl-2-[(nitrooxy)methyl]-1,3-propanediol dinitrate
2-methyl-2-[(nitrooxy)methyl]propane-1,3-diyl dinitrate
CAS 3032-55-1
EINECS 221-214-2

Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane trinitrate - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC5H9N3O9
Molar Mass255.14
Density1.8189 (rough estimate)
Boling Point398.36°C (rough estimate)
Refractive Index1.6190 (estimate)
Physical and Chemical PropertiesEPA Chemical Information Trimethylolethane trinitrate (3032-55-1)

Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane trinitrate - Risk and Safety

UN IDs0473
Hazard Class1.1A

Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane trinitrate - Upstream Downstream Industry

Downstream ProductsEthyl nitrate

Tris(hydroxymethyl)ethane trinitrate - Introduction

2-methyl-2-[(nitrooxy)methyl]propane-1,3-diyl dinitrate(2-methyl-2-[(nitrooxy)methyl]propane-1,3-diyl dinitrate) also known as HN.3(Hexogen) or RDX(Research Department extensive).

It is a white crystalline solid, almost insoluble in water, but soluble in some organic solvents. It has a high explosive capacity and is a powerful explosive.

2-methyl-2-[(nitrooxy)methyl] Prototype -1,3-diyl dinitrate is mainly used in military and civilian fields. In the military, it is often used as one of the main components of bombs, missiles and rockets propellant. In the civil field, it can be used in rock blasting, mining, exploration and construction projects.

The preparation method of 2-methyl-2-[(nitrooxy)methyl]propane-1,3-diyl dinitrate is mainly carried out by nitration reaction. Generally, glycerol trinitrate is synthesized first, and then formaldehyde is used as a hydroxymethyl donor to carry out vinyl conversion reaction to generate the target product.

When using 2-methyl-2-[(nitrooxy)methyl]propane-1,3-diyl dinitrate, you need to pay attention to its safety. It is a highly explosive compound with extremely high sensitivity and should be kept safe from impact, friction or static electricity. During operation, appropriate protective equipment should be worn and the relevant safety operation procedures should be strictly followed.
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