| Agent Name |
1,3,5-Triazido-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene |
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| CAS Number |
29306-57-8 |
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| Formula |
C6-N12-O6 |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
Tntazb; Benzene, 1,3,5-triazido-2,4,6-trinitro-; 2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3,5-triazido benzene (dry) [Forbidden]; [ChemIDplus] TNTA; [Merck Index] |
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| Category |
Explosives |
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| Description |
"Bright yellow plates from acetic acid"; [Merck Index] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in military explosives; Used as a fixative (immunofluorescent microscopy); [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
Explodes after friction, impact, or rapid heating above 168 degrees C; Produces nitrogen and carbon dioxide when explodes; [Merck Index, 9731] |
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