Synthesis and physical properties of the (E)-3,3,3-tribromo-1-nitroprop-1-ene

The possible protocols for the effective preparation of the individual (E)-3,3,3-tribromo-1-nitroprop-1-ene were examined. It was found that, some strategies dedicated for the preparation of the (E)-3,3,3-trichloro-1-nitroprop-1-ene and (E)-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-nitroprop-1-ene, were not adequate for the obtaining of the title compound. Only diacylation process catalyzed by the inorganic bases, offer the possibility of the preparation of the nitroalkene. Its isolation and purification was also optimized.