How to transform a cells energy source into explosives

I'm basically searching for an ATP that can be used to supply cells and also have its energy extracted efficiently into a basic form of explosive material (the stronger the better) without a lot of additional energy being added.

I'll need it to explain why my alien species used explosives long before they knew about chemistry. Some big animal and a form of bacteria would be able to produce it naturally. Until I know more, I'm not willing to accept other solutions.

How would the 'nourishment-molecule' be transformed into the 'explosive-salt'?

The way I formulated it, I'm not sure how broad the answers to this question might have to get. If you have the knowhow, I'd also be glad for hints or rules that help me to improve my question.

Thanks.

posted almost 5 years ago

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