Studies on the Synthesis and Characterization of 3,4-Bis(nitrofurazano)furoxan

초록

The furoxan ring is a highly energetic heterocycle whose introduction into organic compounds is a known strategy for increasing crystal density and improving explosive performance. 3,4-Bis(nitrofurazano)furoxan was recently synthesized and comparable with HMX as a novel energetic material. The compound was prepared from commercially available malononitrile by multistep process, including dimerization of nitrile oxides and oxidation. We will discuss its thermodynamical data and some important reactions.