14168-44-6

Basic information

• Product Name: Methylenedinitramine
• Synonyms: Bis(nitroamino)methane;Methylenebis(nitroamine);Methylenebis(N-nitroamine);Methylenedinitramine;N,N'-Dinitromethanediamine;N,N'-Methylenebis(nitroamine)
• CAS NO: 14168-44-6
• Molecular Formula: CH₄N₄O₄
• Molecular Weight: 136.07
• Mol File: 14168-44-6.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 250.29°C (rough estimate)
• Flash Point: 149.4°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.542g/cm³
• Refractive Index: 1.5000 (estimate)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Methylenedinitramine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Methylenedinitramine(14168-44-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Methylenedinitramine(14168-44-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 14168-44-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Propellant Industry:
Methylenedinitramine is used as an oxidizer for enhancing the performance of solid rocket propellants. Its high-nitrogen content and stability make it a valuable component in the production of advanced solid rocket motors.
Used in Explosive Industry:
Methylenedinitramine is used in impregnation mixtures for solid propellants and as a component in pyrotechnic devices, due to its potent high-nitrogen compound nature.
Used in Chemical Synthesis:
Methylenedinitramine is also used in the synthesis of other organic compounds, contributing to the development of new chemical products.
Used as a Reagent in Chemical Reactions:
Furthermore, MDNA serves as a reagent in various chemical reactions, aiding in the advancement of chemical research and development.
Note: Due to the explosive nature of Methylenedinitramine, it is crucial to handle and use it with extreme caution and in compliance with strict safety regulations.

Upstream product

• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 119276-88-9 nitro-bis-(nitroamino-methyl)-amine; sodium-salt 
• 147421-67-8 bis-(formyl-nitro-amino)-methane 
• 56409-04-2 N,N'-bis-hydroxymethyl-N,N'-dinitro-methylenediamine 
• 108-24-7 acetic anhydride 
• 42071-94-3 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazapentane 
• 16882-81-8 bis-(acetyl-nitro-amino)-methane 
• 7664-41-7 ammonia 
• 50-00-0 formaldehyd 
• 121-82-4 Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine 
• 176501-96-5 N,N′-dinitrourea 

Downstream Products

• 121-82-4 Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine 
• 98069-98-8 3-nitro-1,3,5-triaza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane 
• 101588-56-1 1,3-dibenzyl-5-nitro-hexahydro-[1,3,5]triazine 
• 4164-35-6 3,5-dinitro-[1,3,5]oxadiazinane 
• 212248-68-5 1-Nitro-3,5-dioxa-1-azacyclohexane 
• 124-38-9 carbon dioxide 
• 10024-97-2 dinitrogen monoxide 
• 2719-05-3 N,N’-(methylenebis(4,1-phenylene))diacetamide 
• 857569-95-0 bis-(4-acetylamino-benzyl)-nitro-amine 
• 10544-72-6 dinitrogen tetraoxide 
• 50-00-0 formaldehyd 

Relevant articles and documents

The first controlled reduction of the high explosive RDX

The first reduction chemistry of the high explosive RDX that allows subsequent functionalization into a SERRS active species.

Chemistry of urea nitro derivatives: IV. Reaction of N,N′ -dinitrourea with formaldehyde

Reaction of N,N′-dinitrourea with formaldehyde, depending on the conditions, leads to formation of various hydroxymethyl derivatives of N-nitroamines and products of their further transformations.

Chemistry of urea nitro derivatives: II. Synthesis of nitramide from N,N′-dinitrourea. New reactions of nitramide

Study of the hydrolysis of N,N′-dinitrourea resulted in the development of convenient procedures for synthesizing nitramide on the basis of urea. New reactions of nitramide were examined.