“…We sought to better understand the synthesis of BTNT because 2,3-disubstituted tetrazolium salts could lead to new, high-nitrogen materials with enhanced densities, heats of formation, and oxygen balance. , Furthermore, tetrazolium salts with this 2,3-disubstitution pattern (Figure ) are used in cellular biology to measure metabolic activity and cytotoxic effects. , The reduction of the tetrazolium moiety to its corresponding formazan within the cell involves a detectable change in color and often solubility . Additionally, because of their easily detectable color change in the presence of cellular metabolism, tetrazolium salts are used in meat, dairy, and canning industries to detect the presence of bacteria or other organisms . Consequently, research into new substituted tetrazolium compounds could lead to dual-use materials with tunable properties.…”