Aminotetrazole-Based Nitrogen-Rich Energetic Materials: From Primary to Secondary Explosives and Gas Generators

Organic Letters 2026

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Authors: Parasar Kumar, Ramling S. Mathpati, Trishala Giri, Vikas D. Ghule, Srinivas Dharavath, Nimesh Sasidharan, Tiruchanur Vikram
DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6c01688
Cited by: 1
References: 24

Abstract

Aminotetrazole-based energetic compounds were synthesized and fully characterized, with crystal structures confirmed for compounds 4 and 6 . They show good thermal stability (up to 286 °C), high densities (1.68–1.73 g cm –3 ), and strong detonation performance. Compounds 4 and 5 are insensitive, high-nitrogen secondary explosives, while compound 6 combines competitive performance with high sensitivity, making it a promising metal-free CHNO primary explosive candidate and gas generator.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Energetic Materials and Combustion High-pressure geophysics and materials Thermal and Kinetic Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Organic Letters
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Volume
28
Issue
22
Pages
7015–7019
Publication date
26 May 2026
Language
EN