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Synthesis 1988; 1988(9): 743-745
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27696
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A Convenient Method For N-Nitration Using Ammonium Nitrate/Trifluoroacetic Anhydride

Suresh Chander Suri* , Robert D. Chapman
  • *University of Dayton Research Institute, Air Force Astronautics Laboratory/LSS, Edwards Air Force Base, CA 93523, USA
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18 September 2002 (online)

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A mixture of ammonium nitrate and trifluoroacetic anhydride is found to be a convenient reagent for N-nitration in the synthesis of nitramines, nitramides, and nitrimides. Yields are comparable to those from conventional, but less convenient or safe, nitrating reagents.

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