Synthesis of bis-Isoxazole-bis-Methylene Dinitrate: A Potential Nitrate Plasticizer and Melt-Castable Energetic Material

The efficient and scalable synthesis of 3,3'-bis-isoxazole-5,5'-bis-methylene dinitrate and its energetic properties are described. The material has favorable sensitivity properties; energetic properties point toward its potential as both a melt-castable secondary explosive and as a propellant plasticizer.