Octogen
Agent Name
Octogen
Alternative Name
HMX
CAS Number
2691-41-0
Formula
C4-H8-N8-O8
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
HMX; 1,3,5,7-Tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclooctane; 1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine, octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-; Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine; HMX; HW 4; LX 14-0; Octogen; Oktogen; Tetramethylenetetranitramine; beta-Hmy; Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine, wetted or HMX, wetted or octogen, wetted with not <15% water, by mass; Octolite or octol, dry or wetted with < 15% water, by mass; UN0226; UN0484; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Explosives
Description
White crystals; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in propellants and explosives; [CAMEO]
Comments
Studies of munition plant workers have been negative for adverse effects. In high-dose animal studies, injury to the kidneys, liver, and CNS is observed. Rats survive exposures up to 4,000 mg/kg/day for 13 weeks. [HSDB] Emits nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition; Explodes at 279 degrees C; Toxic by ingestion; [Sax] "Highly explosive!" [Merck Index, 6758]
Restricted
Transport of HMX (dry or unphlegmatized) is forbidden. Transport of HMX, desensitized, or HMX wetted with not <15% water is forbidden by cargo aircraft or passenger aircraft/rail. [HMT]
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.41E-08 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Melting point equals 281 degrees C. [CAMEO]
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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