Hexanitroethane

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IUPACName=1,1,1,2,2,2-Hexanitroethane
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CASNo=918-37-6
PubChem=61232
EINECS= 213-042-1
SMILES=C(C( [N+] (=O) [O-] )( [N+] (=O) [O-] ) [N+] (=O) [O-] )( [N+] (=O) [O-] )( [N+] (=O) [O-] ) [N+] (=O) [O-]
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Formula=C₂N₆O₁₂
MolarMass=300.0544
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MeltingPtC=135
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Hexanitroethane (HNE) is an organic compound with chemical formula C₂N₆O₁₂ or (O₂N)₃C-C(NO₂)₃. It is a solid matter with a melting point of 135 °C.

Hexanitroethane is used in some pyrotechnic compositions as a nitrogen-rich oxidizer, e.g. in some decoy flare compositions and some propellants. Like hexanitrobenzene, HNE is investigated as a gas source for explosively pumped gas dynamic laser.

A composition of HNE as oxidizer with boron as fuel is being investigated as a new explosive. [ [http://stinet.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA064096 Compatibility Testing of Hexanitroethane with Boron] ]

ee also

* Tetranitromethane
* Trinitromethane

References

External links

* [http://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=C918376 WebBook page for C2N6O12]