An improved method for the synthesis of 4,10-dinitro-2,6,8,12-tetraoxa-4,10-diazaisowurtzitane

摘要

4,10-Dinitro-2,6,8,12-tetraoxa-4,10-diazaisowurtzitane, also known as TEX, is a state-of-the-art explosive, with properties that comply with the requirements of explosives used for military purposes. The present study shows an improved synthesis method of TEX, which could be applied both on laboratory and industrial scale. This energetic material may be considered for inclusion in insensitive munitions, taking into account that it is easy to fabricate, both from technical and economical points of view, it has a good processability (through melting, casting or pressing), and it presents a low sensitivity against mechanical and electrical stimuli.