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Nitroguanidine

Nitroguanidine is an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.

Chemical Formula: CH₄N₄O₂

Other names: 2-Nitroguanidine

Layman's explanation: Nitroguanidine is a flammable, explosive, heat, light and moisture sensitive, yellow solid that may detonate under impact. The explosive power and insensitivity of this chemical make it comparable to high explosives like TNT. It is used in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powder. A substantial amount of nitroguanidine is added to propellants in order to reduce muzzle flash (the result of a fuel-air explosion of the combustion products) and barrel temperatures (extensive gun barrel erosion due to high flame temperatures). Nitroguanidine derivatives are used as insecticides. However nitroguanidine and its derivatives are probable human carcinogens that may cause reproductive damage.

Keywords: explosive, propellant, carcinogen

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