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Alternate HNS I synthesis route via the intermediate dipicrylethane

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5197226· OSTI ID:5197226
A two step process for HNS synthesis consisting of the Shipp synthesis of dipicrylethane from TNT followed by the conversion of DPE to HNS by a Hungarian process was successfully demonstrated on a 50 g TNT scale. HNS yields of 60% and product purities of above 97% were obtained.
Research Organization:
Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, TX (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00487
OSTI ID:
5197226
Report Number(s):
MHSMP-78-56
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English