Polycyclic, polyamides as precursors for energetic polycyclic polynitramine oxidizers

摘要

Hexabenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane is converted to tetracetyl, dibenzyl-azaisowurtzitane. The benzyl groups are removed by catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis, leaving a pair of available nitrogens. The available nitrogens are acetylated, and the resulting intermediate is converted to CL-20 with a strong nitrating agent.