Process for producing 5,5–azo and -hydrazo derivatives of explosive tetrazoles
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CZ2025/050069
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-08-28
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for producing 5,5-azo and -hydrazo derivatives of explosive tetrazoles, such as 5,5-bis-azotetrazole and 5,5-bis-tetrazolyl hydrazine, face challenges in scalability due to the formation of toxic by-products, complex separation processes, and the use of exotic or unavailable oxidants, making them unsuitable for industrial production.
The use of peroxodisulfate as a common oxidant in a strongly alkaline environment at controlled temperatures and concentrations, combined with specific separation methods, allows for efficient production of these derivatives with high yields and minimal toxic waste, using readily available chemicals and simple separation techniques.
This approach achieves yields of up to 85% for both 5,5-azo and -hydrazo derivatives, overcoming scalability issues and reducing the formation of hazardous by-products, making it suitable for industrial applications.