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Properties

Formula
C4H8N8O8
Group
Individual compounds
Class
Brisant / secondary
State
Кристалічний
Color
білий
Density
1.840 g/cm³
Detonation velocity
9100 m/s
Sensitivity
трохи чутливіший, ніж гексоген.

Synonyms / designations

  • ХМИХ
  • ХМХ
  • Октоген
  • Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine
  • homocyclonite
  • 1
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7-tetranitrotetracycle – octane
  • Octogen
  • Octogere .

HMX

Octogen (HMX) is a brilliant BP. An ingredient of explosive explosive mixtures.

Melting point

276°C

Solubility

Practically insoluble in water; soluble in acetone.

Toxicity

Not appreciably toxic and generally does not cause dermatitis. However, when ingested, it can affect the central nervous system.

Application

An ingredient of explosive explosive mixtures.

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