Description

1-Acetyloctahydro-3,5,7-Trinitro-1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine is a high-energy heterocyclic compound belonging to the tetrazocine class, with CAS number 13980-00-2. This specialized chemical is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which provides a stable framework for energetic materials research and development. It serves as a critical intermediate and model compound for researchers and manufacturers in the defense, aerospace, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking to develop advanced propellants, explosives, and pyrotechnic formulations.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a key intermediate and reference standard in the synthesis and study of novel high-energy-density materials (HEDMs).
• Propellant & Explosive Formulation: Used in R&D for developing next-generation, high-performance solid rocket propellants and insensitive munitions.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Acts as a component in advanced pyrotechnic mixtures for specialized aerospace and defense applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Provides a structurally complex nitroamine core for the synthesis of other specialized heterocyclic compounds.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibration and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Performance Testing: Utilized in comparative studies to evaluate thermal stability, sensitivity, and detonation properties of new energetic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Acetyloctahydro-3,5,7-Trinitro-1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine
CAS No.	13980-00-2
Molecular Formula	C5H8N8O7
Molecular Weight	268.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Acetyl-3,5,7-trinitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocane; Acetyl-TNTZ; Octahydro-1-acetyl-3,5,7-trinitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine; 1,3,5,7-Tetranitro-1-acetyltetrazocane; HNIW derivative; CL-20 derivative; High-Nitrogen Heterocycle; Energetic Tetrazocine Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-Acetyloctahydro-3,5,7-Trinitro-1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its sensitivity, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Maintain storage temperature between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.