ERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE
Formula
C4H6N4O12
VOD
7650*
Gas vol.
704cc
Energy
6439
Impact
2,0Nm
MP
61°C
deflagr.p.
160°C
*extrapolated VOD from other nitric esters by Philou, most other figures were given by 'maniak' here. Synthesis via KNO3
60g KNO3 is added to 100ml 95% H2SO4 and cooled to 10°C. 15g Erythritol is added in portions, letting temperature jump between 10-20°C with each addition. Mix is left for 15min after last addition.The mix, now thick with crystals is poured into 2 litres water, a very fine precipitate will form and float to the bottom. The solution is filtered and added to a further 2 litres of bicarbonate (baking soda) / water solution, filtered again. This is repeated again with water and filtered.Final yield is about 1.6-1.7g ETN per 1g erythritol, or about 65-70% efficient.
ERYTHRITOL is a sugar substitute, found at Seattle Super Suppliments, or many health food stores. Kno3 Can be purchased off of ebay under "potassium nitrate." H2SO4 can be found in powerful drain cleaners.
EDIT:
I tried to make this, but it didn't work. I think I added the erythritol too quickly, and it sure SEEMED like too much kno3, so I will check the recipie. CHANGED THE KNO3 TO 60 grams instead of 360 grams. Will probably work much better now.