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US 5,250,687 AGranted
Process for preparation of RDX
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
InventorsWilliam J. Lukasavage, Steven Nicolich, Norman Slagg
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Abstract
1,3,5-TRINITROHEXAHYDRO-1,3,5-TRIAZINE (RDX) is prepared in a new simplif and efficient manner which provides near quantitative yield. Our process is based upon the nitration of 3,7-DIACETYL 1,3,5,7 TETRAAZA[3.3.1.]BICYCLONONANE (DAPT).
Claims5
The process of making RDX which comprises reacting DAPT with ammonium nitrate, nitric acid and acetic anhydride.
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