Hexanitroethane (HNE) is an organic compound with chemical formula C₂N₆O₁₂ or (O₂N)₃C-C(NO₂)₃. It is a solid matter with a melting point of 135 °C.

Hexanitroethane is used in some pyrotechnic compositions as a nitrogen-rich oxidizer, e.g. in some decoy flare compositions and some propellants. Like hexanitrobenzene, HNE is investigated as a gas source for explosively pumped gas dynamic laser.

A composition of HNE as oxidizer with boron as fuel is being investigated as a new explosive.

See also

• Tetranitromethane
• Trinitromethane

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