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Administrative data

Endpoint:
boiling point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
The Chemistry of Explosives
Author:
Jacqueline Akhavan
Year:
2004
Bibliographic source:
The Royal Society of Chemistry

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 103 (Boiling point/boiling range)
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Perhydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine
EC Number:
204-500-1
EC Name:
Perhydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine
Cas Number:
121-82-4
Molecular formula:
C3H6N6O6
IUPAC Name:
1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane

Results and discussion

Boiling point
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
213 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
RDX decomposes before reaching a boiling temperature.
Executive summary:

Decomposition temperature: 213 °C