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US 4,307,258 AGranted
HNS From 2,4,6-trinitrobenzyl chloride and nitrogenous bases
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
InventorGilbert P. Sollott
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Abstract
2,4,6,-trinitrobenzyl chloride is converted to HNS (2,2',4,4',-6,6'-hexanostilbene) by reaction with hydroxide ion supplied by aqueous amines and ammonia. The present method increases the yield of HNS substantially over that obtainable by conventional reaction with sodium hydroxide.
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The method for the prepartion of 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitrostilbene which consists essentially of reacting 2,4,6-trinitrobenzyl chloride with hydroxide ion derived from a nitrogenous base having a pK.sub.B between 3.20 and 4.80 being dissolved in water.
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