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Synthesis 1987; 1987(11): 1029-1030
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28161
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Synthesis of 2,2,2-Trinitroethyl and 2-Cyano-2,2-dinitroethyl Ethers

Kyung Eun Kim* , Horst G. Adolph
  • *Energetic Materials Division, Naval Surface Weapons Center, Silver Spring, MD 20903-5000, U.S.A.
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12 September 2002 (online)

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It was found that 2,2,2-trinitroethoxy and 2-cyano-2,2-dinitroethoxy compounds can be prepared in modest to good yields by reaction of alkali metal salts of trinitromethane and cyanodinitromethane with chloromethyl ethers. The effects of varying the reaction solvent are discussed briefly.