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A Convenient Method For<i>N</i>-Nitration Using Ammonium Nitrate/Trifluoroacetic Anhydride

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1988

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Abstract

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.