Methods for the preparation of alpha-azidopolynitroalkanes by reaction
s of polynitroalkanes or alpha-(difluoroamino)polynitroalkanes with Na
N3 were developed. In the case of tetranitroinethaire, one or two nitr
o groups can be substituted, depending on the reaction conditions. The
reaction of 1,1,1-trinitroethante with NaN3 affords nitro-1,2,3-triaz
ole, together with 1-azido-1,1-dinitroethane. The IR spectra of alpha-
azidopolynitroalkanes were studied.