17215-44-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3,3'-diamine
• Synonyms: 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3,3'-diamine;3,3'-Diamino-2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitrobiphenyl;(1,1'-Biphenyl)-3,3'-diamine, 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitro-;3,3'-Biphenyldiamine, 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitro-;3,3'-Diamino-2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitrodiphenyl;Biphenyl, 3,3'-diamino-2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitro-;Einecs 241-258-6;Nsc 76522
• CAS NO: 17215-44-0
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₆N₈O₁₂
• Molecular Weight: 454.22244
• EINECS: 241-258-6
• Mol File: 17215-44-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 687°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 369.3°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.972g/cm³
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3,3'-diamine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3,3'-diamine(17215-44-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3,3'-diamine(17215-44-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 17215-44-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to heat, shock, and friction

Explosive Power

High-energy explosive

Applications

Military and civilian uses, such as missile warheads, artillery shells, and other high-impact munitions

Safety Concerns

Unreliable and unstable nature, leading to difficulties in handling, transport, production, and storage

Ongoing Research

Seeking safer and more stable alternatives as a high-energy explosive.

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