1-Methyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene , from oxidation

Trinitrobenzene is present in crude TNT manufactured by mixed acid nitration and results from methyl group oxidation followed by decarboxylation." In fact, a convenient method for the synthesis of 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene involves oxidation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene with a solution of sodium dichromate in sulfuric acid, followed by decarboxylation of the resulting 2,4,6-trinitrobenzoic acid in boiling water." 1,3,5-Trinitrobenzene is prepared from 2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene by a similar route." 2,4,6-Trinitroanisole can be prepared from the... 

METHYL-l,3,5-TRINITROBENZENE (118-96-7) High explosive protect from shock, friction, concussion, and heat. Rapid heating will cause detonation. Slow decomposition occurs above 356°F/180°C. Explodes when heated above 450°F/232 C. Exposure to light may increase impact sensitivity. Strong oxidizers may cause fire. Contact with ammttnia... 

Nitroxides (40)—(42) have been prepared by oxidation of their parent amines, available by condensation of ammonia with piperitenone or a methyl piperitenone. The nitroxide (43) irreversibly dimerizes to give (44) but only slowly because of the constraints imposed on the stability of (45) (Bredt s Rule), a point already noted for a related bicyclo[3,3,l]nonane. The nitroxide (46) is available from the adduct (47) of diazomethane with 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene, by the route shown in Scheme 11. 

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