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Octanitrocubane

Chemical compound
Octanitrocubane is a proposed high explosive that, like TNT, is shock-insensitive. The octanitrocubane molecule has the same chemical structure as cubane except that each of the eight hydrogen atoms is replaced by a nitro group. Wikipedia
Formula: C8N8O16
Molar mass: 464.13 g/mol
Density: 1.98 g/cm³
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Detonation velocity: 10,100 m/s
Friction sensitivity: Low
Melting point: 200 °C (392 °F; 473 K) (sublimes)