A new synthesis of nitronic esters has been developed by mixing 2, 6-di-t-butyl-4- nitrophenol with an acrylate ester and an alkyl phosphite. The rates of thermal decomposition of methyl, ethyl, and isopropyl 3, 5-di-t-butyl-4-oxo-2, 5- cyclohexadienenitronate to give 3, 5-di-t-butylbenzoquinone monoxime have been measured in dimethylformamide and methylcyclohexane and activation parameters have ...
