RDX

Also known as hexogen, T4, cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine, cyclotrimethylene-trinitramine, cyclotrimethylene trinitramine, Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-s-triazine, Trimethylenetrinitramine, 1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-triazacyclohexane

RDX (Research Department Explosive or Royal Demolition Explosive), or hexogen, also known by other names, is an organic compound with the formula (CH2N2O2)3. It is white, odorless, tasteless, and widely used as an explosive. Chemically, it is classified as a nitroamine alongside HMX, which is a more energetic explosive than trinitrotoluene (TNT). It was used widely in World War II and remains common in military applications. It is lower performing and more toxic than modern replacements like TKX-50.

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Cyclonite, also referred to as RDX, is a chemical compound with the IUPAC name 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane. Its chemical formula is C₃H₆N₆O₆, and it has a molecular mass of 222.035. The substance possesses a density of 1.82, a melting point of 401, and a boiling point of 234. Its vapor pressure is recorded at 0.0004.

Chemical properties include an xlogp value of 1.6 and a topological polar surface area of 147. The molecule contains nine hydrogen bond acceptors and no hydrogen bond donors, with a net charge of 0. A time-weighted average exposure limit of 1.5 is established for this compound.

Cyclonite is associated with 594 entries in PubMed literature. It is referenced by 534 other encyclopedia articles.

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