Synthesis of 1-aryl-4,6-dinitro-1H-indazoyl-3-methylcarboxylates from 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene derivatives is reported. ... Synthesis of 1-aryl-4,6-dinitro-1H-indazoyl-3-methylcarboxylates from 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene derivatives is reported. ... In order to further modify 4,6-dinitroindazole by introduction of a new substituent, we here report the facile synthesis of methyl esters of 1-aryl-4,6-dinitro-1H-indazolyl -3-carboxylic acids 6 from 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT). ... View all references The methyl ...