Thermal analysis and spectroscopic studies of some complexes of l,7-diacetoxy-2,4,6-trinitro- 2,4,6-triazaheptane

Abstract Complexes of 1 ,7-diacetoxy-2,4,6-triniZro-2.4,6-triazaheptane (BSX) have been prepared with a wide range of organic solvents. The stoichiometrv of the complexes was determined where possible by thermogravimetric analysis, and the mode of thermal decomposition of the complexes was studied by differential scanning calorimetry. The enthalpies of desolvation were evaluated from the thermal about half of the complexes prepared. p]Infrared and Raman spectra were measured on some of the complexes in an attempt to determine the nature of the bonding, if any, taking place between the host BSX molecules and the guest solvent molecules. The spectroscopic results are discussed in terms of similar measurements for other inclusion compounds and also with reference to the detailed crystal structure of some of the BSX complexes.