Bis-oxadiazole

Bis-oxadiazole
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
[3,3′-Bi-1,2,4-oxadiazole]-5,5′-diylbis(methylene) dinitrate
Other names
  • Bis(1,2,4-oxadiazole)bis(methylene) dinitrate
  • Bis-isoxazole-bis-methylene dinitrate
  • BIDN
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
  • InChI=1S/C6H4N6O8/c13-11(14)17-1-3-7-5(9-19-3)6-8-4(20-10-6)2-18-12(15)16/h1-2H2
    Key: AVTVAJHPJUFZPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [O-][N+](=O)OCC1=NC(=NO1)C1=NOC(CO[N+]([O-])=O)=N1
Properties
C6H4N6O8
Molar mass 288.132 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Bis-oxadiazole, or more formally known as bis(1,2,4-oxadiazole)bis(methylene) dinitrate, is a nitrated heterocyclic compound of the oxadiazole family.[1]

Bis-oxadiazole is related to bis-isoxazole tetranitrate (BITN), which was developed at the United States Army Research Laboratory (ARL). With a high nitrogen content, these compounds are poised to release a large volume of very stable N2.[2] It is a “melt-cast” explosive material that is potentially both more powerful and environmentally friendly alternative to TNT.[3]

  1. ^ Bennett, Jay (July 2, 2018). "So Long TNT, There's a New Explosive in Town". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  2. ^ McNally, David (May 3, 2016). "Army scientists synthesize high-performing energetic material". Medium. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "TNT could be headed for retirement after 116 years on the job". Phys.org. June 14, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.