<i style="">N,N</i>'-Bis(1,2,4-triazol-3-yl-)-4,4'-diamino-2,2', 3,3', 5,5', 6,6'-octanitroazo-benzene (BTDAONAB): A new thermally stable insensitive high explosive

Abstract

<i style="">N,N</i>'-Bis(1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-4,4'-diamino-2,2', 3,3', 5,5', 6,6'-octanitroazobenzene (BTDAONAB) has been synthesized by condensing 4,4'-dichloro-2,2', 3,3', 5,5', 6,6'-octanitroazobenzene (DCONAB) with 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole in methanol. The title compound has been characterized by elemental analysis and spectral data (IR and NMR). Some thermal and explosive properties of the compound have also been studied and the data indicate that the BTDAONAB possesses remarkable thermal stability and is, at the same time, safe for handling, transportation and storage.