Heterocycles with Fluorinated Explosophoric Functional Groups give Energetic Materials

Abstract The incorporation of explosophoric functional groups containing fluorine has been found to enhance the overall energetic characteristics of heterocycles. Fluorine‐containing compounds have been extensively investigated as potential high‐energy materials. Compared to nitrogen‐rich heterocycles lacking fluorine, those containing fluorine exhibit superior properties owing to their higher density and enhanced stability. By combining heterocycles with explosophoric functional groups that contain fluorine, numerous advanced high energy density materials (HEDMs) have been synthesized. This review is an overview of recent progress in the design of fluorine‐containing energetic compounds, encompassing data on their synthesis methods, physical attributes, and detonation properties wherever possible. Owing to their synthetic potential and exceptional properties, fluorine‐containing energetic materials hold great potential for the development of highly energetic materials for both civilian and military applications.