| Agent Name |
Octogen |
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| Alternative Name |
HMX |
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| CAS Number |
2691-41-0 |
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| Formula |
C4-H8-N8-O8 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,3,5,7-Tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclooctane; 1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine, octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-; Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine; HMX; HW 4; LX 14-0; Octogen; Oktogen; Tetramethylenetetranitramine; beta-Hmy; Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine, wetted or HMX, wetted or octogen, wetted with not <15% water, by mass; Octolite or octol, dry or wetted with < 15% water, by mass; UN0226; UN0484; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Explosives |
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| Description |
White crystals; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in propellants and explosives; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
Studies of munition plant workers have been negative for adverse effects. In high-dose animal studies, injury to the kidneys, liver, and CNS is observed. Rats survive exposures up to 4,000 mg/kg/day for 13 weeks. [HSDB] Emits nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition; Explodes at 279 degrees C; Toxic by ingestion; [Sax] "Highly explosive!" [Merck Index, 6758] |
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| Restricted |
Transport of HMX (dry or unphlegmatized) is forbidden. Transport of HMX, desensitized, or HMX wetted with not <15% water is forbidden by cargo aircraft or passenger aircraft/rail. [HMT] |
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| Reference Link |
ATSDR - Toxicological Profile: HMX |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2.41 x 10 -08 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point equals 281 degrees C. [CAMEO] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CYCLOTETRAMETHYLENETETRANITRAMINE
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