Menke nitration

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The Menke nitration is the nitration of electron rich aromatic compounds with cupric nitrate and acetic anhydride. The reaction introduces the nitro group predominately in the ortho position to the activation group.[1] The reaction is named after the Dutch chemist J.B. Menke.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Wang, Zerong (2009). "Menke Nitration". Comprehensive organic name reactions and reagents. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley. doi:10.1002/9780470638859.conrr42. ISBN 978-0-470-63885-9. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |name-list-format= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Menke JB (1925). "Nitration with nitrates". Recueil des Travaux Chimiques des Pays-Bas. 44: 141. doi:10.1002/recl.19250440209.


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