Polynitro-N-aryl-C-nitro-pyrazole/imidazole Derivatives: Thermally Stable-Insensitive Energetic Materials

A wide array of methoxy-substituted-polynitro-aryl-pyrazole/imidazoles with readily oxidizable -NH2/NO2/ NHNO2/diazo functional groups is synthesized. Single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the molecular structure of the compounds. Energetic properties of the synthesized compounds are determined by theoretical and experimental studies. Most of the compounds are thermally stable and insensitive to impact and friction. Some of the molecules possess better detonation velocity and detonation pressure over TNT.

Automated summary

A series of methoxy-substituted polynitro-aryl-pyrazole/imidazole compounds with readily oxidizable functional groups have been synthesized. The molecular structure of these compounds has been confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The energetic properties of the synthesized compounds have been determined through theoretical and experimental studies. Most of the compounds exhibit good thermal stability and resistance to impact, with some molecules even showing better detonation velocity and pressure than TNT.