1966 Volume 14 Issue 12 Pages 1408-1413
Attempted deoximation of 2-nitro-1-indanone oxime (I) with formalin and hydrochloric acid in acetone gave unexpected compounds, namely, 2-hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1-indanone oxime (IV), 2-hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1-indanone (V), and 2-nitro-1-indanone (VI).