A facile method to construct a 2,4,9-triazaadamantane skeleton and synthesize nitramine derivatives

Abstract

An unusual protocol for a “one-pot” three-step reaction to build a 2,4,9-triazaadamantane skeleton from triallylcarbinol was developed. The design and execution of these tactics are described in detail. Then a novel high energy density compound 2,4,9-trinitro-2,4,9-triazaadamantane-7-yl nitrate was prepared and fully characterized. The results indicate that this compound exhibits high thermal stability and high density (1.840 g cm⁻³).