Preparation of 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane from 2,6,8,12-tetraacetyl 2,4,6,8,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane using Various Nitrating Agents (Short Communication)

  • Javad Mokhtari Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran
  • Yadollah Bayat Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran
Keywords: CL-20, nitration, HNIW, TAIW, Synthesis of explosives, propellant compounds

Abstract

The 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (HNIW), a high energy material with cage structure, is considered as the most powerful explosive today. It is usually prepared via nitration with concentrated nitric and sulphuric acid, but this technique pollutes the environment. In this study, HNIW was synthesised by nitration of 2,6,8,12-tetraacetyl 2,4,6,8,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (TAIW) various nitrating agents. Using this nitrating agent, the reaction eliminated use of concentrated sulphuric acid and was also environmental- friendly. Meanwhile, the effects of reaction temperature, time, and other factors on yield were studied. The structure of the compound was characterised by elemental analysis, Infrared, 1HNMR and MS.

Defence Science Journal, 2011, 61(2), pp.171-173, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.61.606

Author Biographies

Javad Mokhtari, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran

Mr Javad Mokhtari received his MSc in Organic Chemistry (2008) from Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran, in 2008. He is currently working for PhD at Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) under the supervision of Dr Abdolali Alizadeh. Their research areas include: Green (environmentally benign) synthetic chemistry, catalytic organic reactions, multicomponent reactions and polymer. Currently he is focusing on the synthesis of new organic compounds, especially heterocycles with biological properties.

Yadollah Bayat, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran

Dr Yadollah Bayat received his MSc (Inorganic Chemistry) from Isfehan University of Technology, Isfehan, Iran, in 1993 and his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Tehran University, Tehran, in 1999. Presently, he is working in the Faculty of Material and Manufacturing Technologies, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. His areas of research include Green (environmentally benign) synthetic chemistry, catalytic organic reactions. Currently he is focusing on the synthesis of new organic compounds and the nitration, especially heterocycles.

Published
2011-02-08
How to Cite
Mokhtari, J., & Bayat, Y. (2011). Preparation of 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane from 2,6,8,12-tetraacetyl 2,4,6,8,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane using Various Nitrating Agents (Short Communication). Defence Science Journal, 61(2), 171-173. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.61.606