P2NP and MDP2NP synthesis With Henry

[Ditonator228]

Hello everyone! I want to discuss the Henry nitroaldol condensation in the synthesis of P2NP and MDP2NP nitrostyrenes. I have a question here: what can be used to replace cyclohexylamine or n-butylamine? They're not easy to get in my country. Maybe some other amines?

 

[mycelium]

Some synths use anhydrous ammonium acetate and use nitroethane/nitromethane as solvent and reagent...