RDX

C₃H₆N₆O₆

IUPAC: 1,3,5-Trinitroperhydro-1,3,5-triazine

CAS: 121-82-4

Overview

RDX is a powerful military explosive more potent than TNT. It is a key component of C-4 plastic explosive and many military munitions.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Nitrogen N 6 14.0070
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
2.7%
C
Carbon ×3
16.2%
N
Nitrogen ×6
37.8%
O
Oxygen ×6
43.2%

Uses

  • • Military explosive
  • • C-4 component
  • • Mining blasting
  • • Detonator

Fun Facts

  • ✦ RDX stands for Research Department Explosive, named during its secret WWII development

Safety

  • ⚠ Explosive
  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen

Structure

SMILES

C1N(CN(CN1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
222.12 g/mol
Density
1.8200 g/cm³
Melting Point
205.5 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
222.0349
XLogP
1.6
TPSA
147.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
9
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
15
Complexity
229.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RDX?
RDX (C₃H₆N₆O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1,3,5-Trinitroperhydro-1,3,5-triazine.
What is the molecular weight of RDX?
RDX has a molar mass of 222.12 g/mol.
What state is RDX at room temperature?
RDX is a solid at room temperature.
Is RDX organic or inorganic?
RDX is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up RDX?
RDX (C₃H₆N₆O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).