CA1140296A - Energetic hydroxy-terminated azido polymer - Google Patents

Energetic hydroxy-terminated azido polymer

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CA1140296A
CA1140296A CA000335332A CA335332A CA1140296A CA 1140296 A CA1140296 A CA 1140296A CA 000335332 A CA000335332 A CA 000335332A CA 335332 A CA335332 A CA 335332A CA 1140296 A CA1140296 A CA 1140296A
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Milton B. Frankel
Joseph E. Flanagan
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    • C07C247/00Compounds containing azido groups
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    • C06B45/04Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component of product comprising solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix not used for explosives where the matrix consists essentially of nitrated carbohydrates or a low molecular organic explosive
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    • C06B45/10Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component of product comprising solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix not used for explosives where the matrix consists essentially of nitrated carbohydrates or a low molecular organic explosive the solid solution or matrix containing an organic component the organic component containing a resin
    • C06B45/105The resin being a polymer bearing energetic groups or containing a soluble organic explosive
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    • C08ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS; THEIR PREPARATION OR CHEMICAL WORKING-UP; COMPOSITIONS BASED THEREON
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    • C08G65/00Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule
    • C08G65/02Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring
    • C08G65/04Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring from cyclic ethers only
    • C08G65/22Cyclic ethers having at least one atom other than carbon and hydrogen outside the ring
    • C08G65/223Cyclic ethers having at least one atom other than carbon and hydrogen outside the ring containing halogens
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    • C08G65/00Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule
    • C08G65/02Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from cyclic ethers by opening of the heterocyclic ring
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Abstract

Abstract of the Disclosure An energetic binder comprises a hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polymer having dependent alkyl azide groups and method for producing same.

Description

1~4('29~i Background of the Invention -l. Field of the Invention This invention relates to composition of matter, and is particularly directed to the disclosure of an ener-getic binder comprising hydroxy-terminated aliphatic poly-ethers having dependent alkyl azide groups, together with a method for producing this compound.
2. Description of the Prior Art Solid propellants are formulated from an oxidizer and fuel together with suitable binders and plasticizers to ; impart physical integrity. Most highly energetic systems utilize binders and plasticizers containing energetic groups such as nitro (-NO2), fluorodinitro (FC(NO2)2-), difluoro-; amino (-NF2), and many others.
Utilization of azido plasticizers has become a reality during the last several years. These azido plasti-cizers impart additional energy to propellants since each azido group present adds approximately 85 kcal/mole of energy to the system. It follows that utilization of an azido polymer would impart additional energy to the system.
Unfortunately, the few azido polymers synthesized to date - are not functionally terminated which is a necessity for good propellant castability and physical properties.
One functionally terminated azido polymer is taught by Delzenne et al, U. S. Patent #3,453,108. In contrast to the presently claimed hydroxy-terminated ali-phatic polyether having directly dependent alkyl azide groups, Delzenne et al teach azidosulphonyl substituents connected through an aromatic ring structured to the poly-mer backbone. In that this polymer has a completely differ-ent structural formula, completely different chemical and physical properties, as well as a completely different use, its teaching would not render obvious the presently claimed invention.

Summary of the Invention 114(~29~

Accordingly there is provided by the present invention ` an energetic polymer comprising a hydroxy-terminated aliphatic `~ polyether having pendant alkyl azide groups having a structural formula of:
' : H~)CH2CH~OH
l l lx R
:' wherein x is an integer from 10 to 60 and wherein R is selected :"
from the group consisting of -(CH2)nN3, and -CE12CHN3CH2N3, and wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5.
There is further provided a process for producing hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polyethers of the general formula .

CH2CH~OH
L I ~x . `.
wherein x is an integer from 10 to 60 and wherein R is selected from the group consisting of -(CH2)nN3 and -C~2CHN3CH2N3' wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5, by reacting a compound of the - general formula C ~ H [CH~ Cl, wherein n is an integer from I to 5 with sodium azide in an appropriate polar organic solvent.
Objects of the Invention _ .
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide improved materials for formulating solid propellants.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a new composition of matter.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide an energetic azido polymer.
A specific object of the present invention is to provide a hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polyetner having de-pendent alkyl azide groups.
These and other objects and features of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed des-cription.
Description of the Preferred Embodiments In accordance with the present invention there is provided a hydroxy-terminated or carboxy-terminated aliphatic polymer having dependent alkyl azide groups. Although almost
- 3 -11~()2916 ~ y polymer will work, polyethers and polyesters are preferred, and polyether is most preferred. Basically the hydroxy-termina-ted aliphatic polyethers having dependent alkyl azide groups has the following structural formula:

H~)CH2CH~OH
I ~x R

: wherein R is represented by alkyl a~ides such as -(CH2)nN3, and -CH2CHN3CH2N3 wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5 and . wherein x is an integer from 10 to 60. In its preferred ~; configuration, the hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polyether of ~ .
1~` _3a --``` 114~2916 76R74-A C.I.P. of S.N. 822,490 ,:
the present invention will have the following structural formula:
H - ~OCH2CH ~ OH

'; CH2N3 x wherein x is an integer from 20 to 40.
In ~eneral, the desired hydroxyl-terminated aliphatic polyether having * dependent alkyl azide groups is prepared as follows:

., \0/ [ ]

~¦ NaN3 C\2JCH [CH2 ]nN3 ¦~ Catal Yzed H- OCH2CH ~ x OH

2 n 3 wherein n is an integer from 1-5 and x is an integer from 10 to 60. A typicalcatalyst for this system would be BF3. Similarly, the alkyi diazido polymer can be prepared by starting with a dichloro compound such as C~2~CH (CH2)n ICH CH2Cl O Cl One such commercially available compound is 1,2-diepoxy-4, 5-dichloropentane.
By way of example and not limitation, the azido polymer of the present invention can be prepared as follows:
A mixture of lOOq (1.0 mole) of polyepichlorohydrin, 1309 (2.0 moles) of sodium azide, and 600 ml of dimethyl formamide was heated at 100C and a~itated for 72 hours. The mixture was cooled and diluted with 500 ml of methylene chloride. The reaction mixture was then washed with water to remove sodium azide and dimethylformamide. The methylene chloride solution was dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated to give 789 (72.9~) of viscous amber liquid.

114029~i 76R74-A C.I.P. of S.~l. 822,490 ;~ The liquid was characterized and the following properties were obtained:
Elemental Analysis: C(36.21); H(5.n5); N(40.56) wt.X
Molecular Weight: 2500 Funct;onality: 2 ` 5 Infrared Spectrum: 4.75~ (s) for N3 Density: 1.30.gm/cc Obviously, numerous variations and modifications may be made without departing from the present invention. Accordingly, it should be clearly understood that the form of the present invention described above is illustra-tive only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invent;on.

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Claims (5)

THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polyether having pendant alkyl azide groups having a structural formula of:

wherein x is an integer from 10 to 60 and wherein R is selected from the group consisting of -(CH2)nN3, and -CH2CHN3CH2N3, and wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5.
2. The hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polyether of Claim 1 wherein said alkyl azide group is -CH2N3.
3. The hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polyether of Claim 1 having a structural formula of:

wherein x is an integer from 10 to 60.
4. The hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polyether of Claim 1 or 3 wherein x is an integer from 20 to 40.
5. A process for producing hydroxy-terminated aliphatic polyethers of the general formula wherein x is an integer from 10 to 60 and wherein R is selec-ted from the group consisting of -(CH2)nN3 and -CH2CHN3CH2N3, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5, by reacting a compound of the general formula , wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5 with sodium azide in an appropriate polar organic solvent.
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