Synthesis and structure of 1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-octanitropentane
Abstract
1,1,1,3,3,5,5,5-Octanitropentane is prepared by nitration of pyridine salt of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptanitropentane, the conformation of the molecules of the new substance of the new substance not being optimal for packing in the crystal.