Tetryl

	chemical Formula	C <sub>7</sub> H <sub>5</sub> N <sub>5</sub> O <sub>8</sub>
	molecular Weight	28715 G / Mol
	shock Sensitivity	Insensitive
	friction Sensitivity	Insensitive
	density	173 Kg / M³
	explosive Velocity	7,570 M/s
	RE Factor	125
	melting Point	1295 °C
	boiling Point	Decomposes at 187 °C
	appearance	odorless yellow crystalline solid
	CAS Number	479-45-8
	PubChem	10178
	SMILES	CN(C1=C(C=C(C=C1 {Link without Title} (=O) {Link without Title} )<br> {Link without Title} (=O) {Link without Title} ) {Link without Title} (=O) {Link without Title} ) {Link without Title} (=O) {Link without Title}

Tetryl is a sensitive Explosive compound used to make Detonator s and explosive booster charges. Its IUPAC name is '''2,4,6-trinitrophenyl-N-methylnitramine''' and some commonly used synonyms are '''nitramine''', '''tetralite''', and '''tetril'''. Its Chemical Formula is C ₇ H ₅ N ₅ O ₈.

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.

Tetryl was used mostly during World Wars I and II . It is no longer manufactured or used in the United States .

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

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Tetryl