Synthesis and Characterisation of 2,2-Dinitro-1,3-propanediol-based Plasticisers

In this paper, the synthesis of two energetic plasticisers (2,2-dinitro-1,3-bis(2-azido acetoxy) propane and 2,2-dinitro-1 ,3-bis(formyloxy)propane is outlined. The attempted syntheses of even further derivatives are described. The prepared compounds were characterised and evaluated as plasticisers. Their glass transition temperatures are acceptable to excellent, but both of them are thermally unstable.