Hexanitrogen

This article is about the linear structure. For the theoretical cyclic structure, see hexazine.
Hexanitrogen
Names
IUPAC name
hexaaza-1,2,4,5-tetraene
Other names
Hexanitrogen
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
  • InChI=1S/N6/c1-3-5-6-4-2
    Key: UCDGJNRDJKMFBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [N-]=[N+]=NN=[N+]=[N-]
Properties
N6
Molar mass 84.042 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless
Related compounds
Related compounds
 Hexazine, Pentazolate, Pentazole
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Hexanitrogen (diazide, hexaaza-1,2,4,5-tetraene) is an allotrope of nitrogen with the formula N6. The six nitrogen atoms are all covalently bonded in a single molecule: two azide units linked to each other. Its stability and structure were theorized in 2016 and its synthesis was reported in 2025. It is stable at cryogenic temperatures. The higher symmetry analogue, the benzene-like cyclic hexazine, has remained only theoretically hypothesized.

Its synthesis has been regarded as highly significant, as higher allotropes of nitrogen have potential application as propellants, explosives or energy storage.

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