Review on application of isotope tracing technique in the investigation of synthetic mechanism and biodegradation of HMX

Qing Xia Li, Peng Wang, Zi Hui Meng, Wen Jun Meng, Zhong Liang Lou, Hong Yan Song

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Abstract

The synthesis of isotope labeled cyclotetramethylenetetramine (HMX) and its precursor, and the application of isotope tracing technique in the synthesis of HMX by acetic anhydride method and non-acetic anhydride method were summarized. The application of isotope tracing technology in the biodegradation process of energetic contaminants were also introduced. The study shows that HMX prepared from the acetic anhydride method tends to restructuring mechanism; HMX prepared from the TAT and DADN method is more inclined to the step-by-step degradation mechanism. HMX-14C can be used for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of biological degradation products accurately.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)369-373
Number of pages5
JournalHanneng Cailiao/Chinese Journal of Energetic Materials
Volume17
Issue number3
StatePublished - Jun 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Analytical chemistry
  • Biodegradation
  • Cyclotetramethylenetetramine (HMX)
  • Isotope tracing technology
  • Reaction mechanism

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