Nitramines

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007949",
  "term": "Nitramines",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organic compounds containing a nitro group (-NO2) directly attached to a nitrogen atom of an amine functional group (R2N-NO2). These compounds are often highly energetic and are used as explosives or propellants. The presence of both the amine and nitro functionalities contributes to their reactivity and stability characteristics.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "amines",
    "amides"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1350 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nitramines/"
}