5917-61-3

Basic information

• Product Name: BIS-(2,2-DINITROPROPYL)FORMAL
• Synonyms: BIS-(2,2-DINITROPROPYL)FORMAL;2,2,8,8-Tetranitro-4,6-dioxanonane;Bis(2,2-dinitropropoxy)methane;Formaldehyde bis(2,2-dinitropropyl)acetal;Methylenebis(2,2-dinitropropyl ether)
• CAS NO: 5917-61-3
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂N₄O₁₀
• Molecular Weight: 312.23
• Mol File: 5917-61-3.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 452.13°C (rough estimate)
• Flash Point: 186.1°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.6613 (rough estimate)
• Vapor Pressure: 2.63E-07mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.6700 (estimate)
• CAS DataBase Reference: BIS-(2,2-DINITROPROPYL)FORMAL(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: BIS-(2,2-DINITROPROPYL)FORMAL(5917-61-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: BIS-(2,2-DINITROPROPYL)FORMAL(5917-61-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 5917-61-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

BIS-(2,2-DINITROPROPYL)FORMAL, with the chemical formula C7H10N4O8, is a highly explosive and sensitive chemical compound. It is known for its high energy release properties, making it a critical component in explosive mixtures. Additionally, it acts as a powerful oxidizing agent, which can lead to violent reactions with reducing agents. Due to its hazardous nature, strict regulations and extreme caution are necessary in its handling and storage to ensure safety and prevent accidents.

Uses

Used in Explosive Industry:
BIS-(2,2-DINITROPROPYL)FORMAL is used as a key component in explosive mixtures for its high energy release properties. This characteristic makes it valuable in various applications within the explosive industry, where its ability to produce a significant energy release is crucial.
Used in Oxidizing Agent Applications:
As a powerful oxidizing agent, BIS-(2,2-DINITROPROPYL)FORMAL is utilized in specific industrial processes that require strong oxidation capabilities. Its reactivity with reducing agents makes it suitable for use in environments where oxidation is necessary for chemical reactions to occur.
Safety and Regulatory Measures:
Due to the potential threat to safety posed by BIS-(2,2-DINITROPROPYL)FORMAL, it is strictly regulated in industrial settings. Proper storage and handling protocols are essential to minimize the risk of accidents and hazards associated with this explosive and sensitive substance.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H12N4O10/c1-6(8(12)13,9(14)15)3-20-5-21-4-7(2,10(16)17)11(18)19/h3-5H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 50-00-0 formaldehyd 
• 918-52-5 2,2-dinitropropanol 
• 1184730-31-1 bis(2-nitro-1-propyl)formal 
• 27911-85-9 bis(2-nitro-1-propyl)acetal 

Relevant articles and documents

Process and intermediates for the production of BDNPA and BDNPF and other bis(dinitroalkyl)acetals and formals

Bis(dinitroalkyl)acetals and formals having the formula (1) particularly bis(2,2-dinitropropyl)acetal and bis(2,2-dinitropropyl)formal are produced by oxidative nitration of compounds having the formula (2): preferably via a sodium or other alkali metal, or alkaline earth metal, salt of compounds of Formula (2). Certain of the compounds of formula (1) are novel. All of the intermediates of formula (2) are novel and form another aspect of this invention, as does a process for their production by reacting an aldehyde with a nitroalkanol. The process can readily produce a mixture of the dinitro compounds known as BDNPA and BDNPF (also known as A/F) using the non-explosive intermediates, BNPA and BNPF, both of which are novel.