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2-Hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol preparation

US4336408A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1979
Grant dateJun 22, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 26, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12C11/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2-Hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol trinitrate, processes for its preparation, and compounds related thereto are disclosed. The final product is useful as a plasticizer of relatively low volatility in double based propellant compositions and as a liquid explosive.

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