Synthesis of New Energetic Materials and Ionic Liquids Derived from Metronidazole

<div>Preparation of azide 3, RTEIL 6, and mixture 7. (a) Ph3PBr2, CH2Cl2; (b) NaN3, DMF, and 60°C; (c) HNO3, CH2Cl2, and 0°C and then r.t., 30 min; and (d) picric acid, Et2O.</div>

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Scheme 2: Synthesis of New Energetic Materials and Ionic Liquids Derived from Metronidazole 