Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Nitroguanidine is an organic compound with the formula (NH2)2CNNO2. It is a colorless crystalline solid that melts at 232 °C and decomposes at 250 °C. It is not flammable and is a low sensitivity explosive; however its detonation velocity is high. It is used as a propellant (air bags) fertilizer and for other purposes.