Nitramine
Also known as N-methyl-N-nitro-2,4,6-trinitroaniline, Tetryl, Tetralite
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Colorless to yellow, crystalline solid
- Melting point
- 130 to 132
- Boiling point
- 187 °C
- Density
- Relative density (water = 1): 1.57
- Flash point
- 187 °C
- HS code
- 292800
- Category
- Indicators and stains
- UN number
- UN 0208
What is Nitramine?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
N-methyl-N-picrylnitramine is a nitramine that is methylamine in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by a nitro group while the other is substituted by a 2,4,6-trinitrophenyl group. A yellow crystalline powder, it is a high explosive, capable of being detonated by friction, shock, or a spark. It has a role as an explosive.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- N-methyl-N-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)nitramide
- CAS number
- 479-45-8 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 207-531-9
- Molecular formula
- C7H5N5O8
- UNII
- GJ18911991
- InChIKey
- AGUIVNYEYSCPNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C7H5N5O8/c1-8(12(19)20)7-5(10(15)16)2-4(9(13)14)3-6(7)11(17)18/h2-3H,1H3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CN(C1=C(C=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms
- N-methyl-N-nitro-2,4,6-trinitroaniline
- Tetryl
- Tetralite
- Tetril
- Picrylmethylnitramine
- 2,4,6-Tetryl
- Picrylnitromethylamine
- N-Methyl-N-picrylnitramine
- N-Picryl-N-methylnitramine
- N-Methyl-n,2,4,6-tetranitroaniline
- Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine
- Nitramine (indicator)
- 2,4,6-Trinitrophenyl-N-methylnitramine
- N-Methyl-N,2,4,6-tetranitrobenzenamine
- 2,4,6-(Trinitrophenyl)methylnitroamine
- 2,4,6-Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine
- N-methyl-N-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)nitramide
- Tetralit
- (Trinitrophenyl)methylnitramine
- Aniline, N-methyl-N,2,4,6-tetranitro-
- Benzenamine, N-methyl-N,2,4,6-tetranitro-
- N-Methyl-N-2,4,6-tetranitrobenzenamine
- Nitramine (VAN)
- CE (VAN)
- 2,6-Tetryl
Show all 36 synonymsShow fewer synonyms
- Tetryl 2,4,6-Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine
- Aniline,2,4,6-tetranitro-
- 4-16-00-00895 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
- Benzenamine,2,4,6-tetranitro-
- 2,6-(Trinitrophenyl)methylnitramine
- 2,4,6-trinitrophenylmethylnitroamine
- 2,6-(Trinitrophenyl)methylnitroamine
- 2,6-Trinitrophenyl-N-methylnitramine
- Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine or tetryl
- 2,4,6-(Trinitrophenyl)methylnitramine
- UN 0208
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless to yellow, crystalline solidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Odorless.exp.Measured value |
| Taste | BITTER TASTEexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | 130 to 132exp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 187 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 1.57exp.Measured value |
| Flash point | 187 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | In water, 74 mg/L @ 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 1.2 × 10⁻⁷ mm Hg @ 25 °C /Estimated/exp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 287.14 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 287.0138 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 1.04calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 175.8 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 8calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 5calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 20calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.14calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H201Explosive, mass explosion hazard.
- H301Toxic if swallowed.
- H311Toxic in contact with skin.
- H331Toxic if inhaled.
- H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements (26)
- P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P230Keep wetted with water or another suitable desensitiser.
- P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P250Do not subject to grinding, shock or friction.
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P361 + P364Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P370 + P380In case of fire: Evacuate area.
- P372Explosion risk.
- P373Do not fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
- P401Store in accordance with local regulations.
- P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 0208
- Transport hazard class
- 1.1
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Reference: UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Class 1 high explosive
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Used as an explosive in detonators and primers, as an intermediary detonating agent for other less sensitive, high explosives, and as a booster charge for military devices, it may also be employed as an explosive charge.
Chemical indicator.
Industries and functions
Roles
- explosive
How it is made
Dimethylaniline is nitrated (nitric acid) and oxidized (sulfuric acid, acetone) to form crystallized tetryl.
Tetryl has been produced in a batch process by dissolving dimethylaniline in an excess of concentrated sulfuric acid at 20-30 degree C to give dimethylaniline sulfate. The solution was nitrated with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids to produce 2,4-dinitrodimethylaniline and eventually crude tetryl. The crude product was filtered, washed with water, and dissolved in acetone. The acetone was evaporated and the product filtered to yield purified tetryl.
2,4- or 2,6-Dinitrochlorobenzene was reacted with methylamine to form dinitrophenyl methylamine, which was nitrated to form tetryl.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Nitramine is prohibited on CompoundList. Listings, quotes and messages are disabled. This page is kept for information only.
Listing and enquiries are not allowed for this substance.
Reference: UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Class 1 high explosive
Our policy on controlled substancesEurope
- EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)Index no: 612-017-00-6
Controls
- Explosives or explosive precursor control list
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Nitramine is traded under.
Organic derivatives of hydrazine or of hydroxylamine
- Switzerland * partner reported44.0%
- China18.4%
- Italy9.4%
- Brazil21.8%
- United States12.8%
- Italy10.8%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Nitramine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Similar structures
Nearest neighbours by Morgan fingerprint Tanimoto similarity
Same formula isomers
Different compounds that share this molecular formula
Frequently asked questions
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Guides for buyers
Practical guides that help when you source, ship or handle Nitramine
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