The synthesis of a new high‐energy compound trans‐1,4,5,8‐tetranitro‐1,4,5,8‐tetraazadecalin is described. The compound has a density of 1.80 g/cm3 and a heat of formation of 17.5 kcal/mol. The detonation pressure is calculated to be 310 kbar and the detonation velocity is calculated to be 8.36 mm/μs by the Kamlet Short Method.
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