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Synthesis of HNS I via the intermediate dipicrylethane: 5 kg scale

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5197225· OSTI ID:5197225

An alternate route for the synthesis of 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitrostilbene has been successfully scaled to 5 kg quantities. The intermediate dipicrylethane was synthesized via the Shipp process and was subsequently oxidized into HNS through a Hungarian process.

Research Organization:
Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, TX (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00487
OSTI ID:
5197225
Report Number(s):
MHSMP-79-35
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English