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Synthesis 1992; 1992(3): 261-262
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-26082
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Improved Synthesis of 3,5-Diamino-2,4,6-trinitrotoluene

Alan P. Marchand* , G. Madhusudhan Reddy
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas Denton, Texas 76203-5068, USA
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17 September 2002 (online)

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A three step, efficient synthesis is described that provides the title compound in 58% overall yield from orcinol (3,5-dihydroxytoluene) monohydrate.