triacetone triperoxide

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf explosive
organic peroxide
gptkbp:appearance white crystalline powder
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C9H18O6
gptkbp:detonationVelocity 5300–5500 m/s
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Richard_Wolffenstein
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1895
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label triacetone triperoxide
gptkbp:legalStatus illegal or restricted in many countries
gptkbp:meltingPoint 120 °C (decomposes)
gptkbp:molecularWeight 222.24 g/mol
gptkbp:notableEvent used in terrorist attacks
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:TATP
Mother of Satan
gptkbp:precursors gptkb:acetone
hydrogen peroxide
acid catalyst
gptkbp:sensitivity highly sensitive to heat, friction, and shock
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:toxicity toxic by inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact
gptkbp:uses illicitly used as an explosive
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TATP
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7