2007
DOI: 10.1021/ja073801b
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Structure and Bonding in β-HMX-Characterization of a Trans-Annular N···N Interaction

Abstract: Chemical bonding in the beta-phase of the 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraazacyclooctane (HMX) crystal based on the experimental electron density obtained from X-ray diffraction data at 20 K, and solid state theoretical calculations, has been analyzed in terms of the quantum theory of atoms in molecules. Features of the intra- and intermolecular bond critical points and the oxygen atom lone-pair locations are discussed. An unusual N...N bonding interaction across the 8-membered ring has been discovered and cha… Show more

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“…Additionally, as displayed in Fig. S2 of the ESM, a BCP between the O18 of the carbonyl group of Vc and C2 atom of MG has been located in the four most stable complexes T1-T4, which is similar to several XÁÁÁO (X = C, N, O) type interactions observed previously [48][49][50][51][52]. The corresponding r 2 q bcp and H bcp at the BCP are all positive, indicating that the interactions between C and O atoms should be closed shell interactions (electrostatic).…”
Section: Aim Analysessupporting
confidence: 74%
“…Additionally, as displayed in Fig. S2 of the ESM, a BCP between the O18 of the carbonyl group of Vc and C2 atom of MG has been located in the four most stable complexes T1-T4, which is similar to several XÁÁÁO (X = C, N, O) type interactions observed previously [48][49][50][51][52]. The corresponding r 2 q bcp and H bcp at the BCP are all positive, indicating that the interactions between C and O atoms should be closed shell interactions (electrostatic).…”
Section: Aim Analysessupporting
confidence: 74%
“…The geometry around the Pb(II) atom can be described roughly as a distorted octahedral, and similar to compound 1, the Pb(II) lies on twofold axis (along [48]. Similar intermolecular and intramolecular OÁÁÁO interactions have been also reported for single-substituted nitrobenzenes [75] and b-HMX [76], based on both X-ray diffraction data and theoretical electron density analysis [77].…”
Section: ) 2 ] (2)supporting
confidence: 63%
“…[1][2][3] Owing to the cyclic or cage structure of nitramine, HMX offers several signicant advantages, such as high energy, density, burn rate, detonation velocity, and detonation pressure. The superior explosive performance of HMX, however, indicates poor sensitivity to impact, friction, shock waves, and electrical sparks etc.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%