Triacetone Triperoxide – A Notorious Explosive

Authors

  • R. Matyáš Institute of Energetic Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, Pardubice

Keywords:

triacetone triperoxide, TATP, improvised explosive, detonator, 3,3,6,6,9,9-hexamethyl-1,2,4,5,7,8-hexoxonane

Abstract

This review summarizes basic information on triacetone triperoxide (3,3,6,6,9,9-hexamethyl-1,2,4,5,7,8-hexaoxacyclononane, TATP), which is considered to be one of the most frequently synthesized explosive on the amateur level. The article is mainly aimed at the history of the compound, its basic physical, chemical and explosive properties, including its synthesis and misuse. The purpose of the article is to clarify some misinformation on TATP and to warn against the serious hazard associated with this highly sensitive explosive.

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Published

2013-04-15

How to Cite

Matyáš, R. (2013). Triacetone Triperoxide – A Notorious Explosive. Chemické Listy, 107(4), 277–282. Retrieved from http://w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/709

Issue

Vol. 107 No. 4 (2013)

Section

Articles