Selective Nitroxylation of Adamantane Derivatives in the System Nitric Acid–Acetic Anhydride

A number of new nitroxyadamantanes have been synthesized by nitroxylation of the corresponding substrates with nitric acid in acetic anhydride. High electrophilicity and reduced acidity of the system HNO3–Ac2O increases the stability of nitrates and significantly decreases the probability of formation of alcohols. In some cases, nitrolysis and oxidation of functional groups in the substrate are observed.