Tetryl

Tetryl

Names
IUPAC name N-methyl-N,2,4,6-tetranitroaniline
Other names nitramine, tetralite, tetril
Identifiers
CAS Number	479-45-8 N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ECHA InfoCard	100.006.848
PubChem CID	10178
UN number	0208
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7047770
SMILES CN(C1=C(C=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]
Properties
Chemical formula	C7H5N5O8
Molar mass	287.15 g/mol
Appearance	Odorless yellow crystalline solid
Density	1.73 g/cm3
Melting point	129.5 °C (265.1 °F; 402.6 K)
Boiling point	Decomposes at 187 °C
Explosive data
Shock sensitivity	Sensitive
Friction sensitivity	Sensitive
RE factor	1.25
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Tetryl (C₇H₅N₅O₈) is a sensitive explosive compound used to make detonators and explosive booster charges.

Tetryl is an odorless yellow crystalline solid that is not found naturally in the environment. Under certain conditions, tetryl can exist as dust in air. It is slightly soluble in water and in other liquids. It is essentially TNT with an added nitrogen atom and nitro group.

Tetryl was used mainly during World Wars I and II and later conflicts. Tetryl is usually used on its own, though can sometimes be found in compositions such as tetrytol. Tetryl is no longer manufactured or used in the United States, but can still be found in legacy munitions such as the M14 anti-personnel landmine.

Production

Tetryl is produced by action of a mix of concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric acid on dimethylaniline.

See also

• Hexanitrobenzene
• Trinitrotoluene

References

• Cooper, Paul W., Explosives Engineering, New York: Wiley-VCH, 1996. ISBN 0-471-18636-8

External links

• Tetryl 'Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR),
• [1] 'Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA),