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Tetryl

Compounds
2,4,6-Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine or tetryl is an explosive compound used to make detonators and explosive booster charges. Tetryl is a nitramine booster explosive, though its use has been largely superseded by RDX. Wikipedia
Formula: C7H5N5O8
Molar mass: 287.15 g/mol
Density: 1.73 g/cm³
Melting point: 265.1°F (129.5°C)
Boiling point: 368.6°F (187°C)
Appearance: Yellow crystalline solid
Detonation velocity: 7,570 m/s (24,836 f/s)