Synthesis of 1,3-bis(2-nitroxyethyl)-1-nitrourea and 1,3-bis(2-nitroxyethyl)-1,3-dinitrourea

Abstract

1,3-Bis(2-nitroxyethyl)-1-nitrourea and 1,3-bis(2-nitroxyethyl)-1,3-dinitrourea as intermediates for energetic materials were synthetized by nitration of 1,3 bis(2 hydroxyethyl)urea. The compounds were characterized by infrared and Raman spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, differential thermal analysis and elemental analysis. Sensitivity to impact was determined by BAM method. The products may be hydrolyzed to produce (2-nitroxyethyl)nitramine.