1,3,3-trinitroazetidine (TNAZ). Part I. Syntheses and properties

Abstract
Review of more than sixteen routes for TNAZ synthesis is presented. The total yields of the most technologically attractive of thees does not exceed 30% of theory. It is stated that TNAZ is highly energetic material more powerful than RDX, which may be less vulnerable than most other nitramines, and which is suitable for applications as a castable explosive as well as a plasticizer. However, a relatively high vapour pressure, volume contraction and formation of shrinkage cavities in the solidification of its melt can be a minor disadvantage of TNAZ.