| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2014.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N141-017 |
| Topic Title: |
Environmentally Friendly Alternative Synthesis and Process to Manufacture Cost-Effective Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) |
| Proposal No.: |
N141-017-0326 |
| Firm: |
NALAS Engineering Services Inc.
85 Westbrook Road
Centerbrook, Connecticut 06409 |
| Contact: |
Pascal Dube |
| Phone: |
(860) 581-8477 |
| Web Site: |
www.nalasengineering.com |
| Abstract: |
Preparation of caged nitramines has led to significant research aimed at converting these precursors into compounds of interests such as CL-20. This unique ability highlights the fine balance required from electronic and steric contributions in the formation of the cage structure. We propose to develop a low-cost alternative synthesis of CL-20 based on gaining insight as to the nature of this fine balance. |
| Benefits: |
The alternative chemistry proposed herein would potentially offer a two-step sequence to CL-20 from inexpensive reagents using standard conditions and result in high yields. |