2,2-dinitropropane-1,3-diol

IUPAC Name: 2,2-Dinitropropane-1,3-diol 
Molecular Formula: C₃H₆N₂O₆
Molecular Weight: 166.11g/mol
Density: 1.683 g/cm³
Properties: A solid. 
Melting Point: 140–142°C
Boiling Point: 367 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 173.3 °C
Freely Rotating Bonds: 6
Polar Surface Area: 110.1 Å²
Index of Refraction: 1.541
Molar Refractivity: 31.02 cm³
Molar Volume: 98.6 cm³
Polarizability: 12.3 ×10^-24 cm³
Surface Tension: 82.2 dyne/cm
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 71 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 7.08E-07 mmHg at 25°C 
The Cas Register Number of 2,2-Dinitro-1,3-propanediol is 2736-80-3.The chemical synonyms of 2,2-Dinitro-1,3-propanediol (CAS NO.2736-80-3) are 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-dinitro- ; 2,2-Dinitro-1, 3-propanediol ; 2,2-Dinitro-1,3-propanediol ; 2,2-Dinitropropane-1,3-diol  .The molecular structure of 2,2-Dinitro-1,3-propanediol (CAS NO.2736-80-3) is.

It can be used in organic synthesis.

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Poison by intraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO_x.

A new energetic plasticizer, 2,2-Dinitro-1,3-propanediol (CAS NO.2736-80-3), has been characterized. Its high oxygen balance, +12.5%, and low glass transition temperature, -81.5 °C (midpoint), makes it very attractive as an energetic plasticizer in solid propellants. The ability of 2,2-Dinitro-1,3-propanediol (CAS NO.2736-80-3) to lower the glass transition temperature and viscosity of uncured PolyNIMMO has been studied and compared to other energetic plasticizers, such as BDNPA/F and butyl-NENA. It  has a similar plasticizing effect as butyl-NENA, both on depressing the glass transition temperature and lowering the viscosity. To increase the poor thermal stability of NPN, several conventional nitrocellulose/nitroglycerine stabilizers were evaluated. Further work is however needed to find a more effective stabilizer.