The First Synthesis of 1,1-Dinitrocyclopropane

Abstract

1,1-Dinitrocyclopropane was prepared in 62% yield. This high energetic compound was previously unknown. Herein its preparation via tandem reaction between nitroform and diazo­methane in benzene is described.

Key words

1,1-dinitrocyclopropane - trinitromethane - diazo­methane - tandem reactions - alicyclic nitro compounds

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To be reported separately.

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Separation of the reaction mixture by column chromatography (silica gel, n-hexane-CHCl₃, 3:1) led to partial decomposition of 1.