RDX

C₃H₆N₆O₆

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

CAS: 121-82-4

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Nitrogen N 6 14,0070
Oxygen O 6 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×6
2,7%
C
Carbon ×3
16,2%
N
Nitrogen ×6
37,8%
O
Oxygen ×6
43,2%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Explosive
  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
222,12 g/mol
Dichte
1,8200 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
205,5 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).