Reactions of organic compounds in explosivedriven shock. In a substitution reaction, a functional group in a particular chemical compound is replaced by another group. Robert dale hodgson consultant organic chemist, syntech chemical consultancy, morecambe, lancashire, uk. The volumes of organic reactions are collections of about twelve chapters, each devoted to a single reaction, or a definite phase of a reaction, of wide applicability. The chemistry of powder and explosives by tenney l. Features of an organic acid and base alkene cc organic chemistry of explosives dr. Organic chemistry of explosives wiley online books. For many years american organic chemists have discussed these problems. Features of an organic acid and base alkene cc reaction, instead of the productreactant thermodynamics. Simply speaking, explosives are defined as compounds which undergo uncontrolled rate of combustion. Reactions of organic compounds in explosivedriven shock waves.
Petroleum or rock oil probably originated from underground organic matter or due to chemical reactions in the sky. Reagent substrate reactive intermediate type of organic substitution nucleophilic aliphatic carbocation aliphatic nucleophilic substitution electrophilic aromatic carbanion aromatic. In reactions, the chemist, science writer and technologist offers a lavishly illustrated tour of this molecular. Free download organic chemistry of explosives chemistry. A solvent may stabilize an intermediate, decreasing e a and increasing the rate of the reaction. Organic chemistry of explosives is the first text to bring together the essential methods and routes used for the synthesis of organic explosives in a single volume assuming no prior knowledge, the book discusses everything from the simplest mixed acid nitration of toluene, to the complex synthesis of highly energetic caged nitro compounds. Emeritus professor of organic chemistry massachusetts institute of technology director of research and development national fireworks, inc. In this type of reaction an enormous amount of gas and heat is. The plan of compiling critical discussions of the more important reactions thus was evolved.
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