A new energetics compound 2,3,5,6-tetranitrato-l, 4-dinitropiperazine (TN)is synthesized and its properties are determined. The method for preparing intermediate disodium 2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-piperazlne-l, 4-disul- phonate (SP) and 2,5-diacetoxy-3, 6-dinitrato-1,4-dinitropiperazine (DN) for TN has been improved.