The nitration of 3-methoxyfluoranthene

HF Andrew, N Campbell, JT Craig…

Index: Andrew,H.F. et al. Journal of the Chemical Society [Section] C: Organic, 1968 , p. 1761 - 1764

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Abstract

The nitration of 3-methoxyfluoranthene yields 3-methoxy-2-and-8-nitrofluoranthene, each of which on further nitration gives 3-methoxy-2, 8-dinitrofluoranthene. 3-Methoxy-8-and-9- nitrofluoranthene and 3-methoxy-2, 9-dinitrofluoranthene have been synthesised. 3-Toluene- p-sulphonyloxy-and 3-acetoxy-fluoranthene undergo nitration in the 8-position. New methods are given for the preparation of 2-methoxy-7-nitrofluorene and 3-nitrofluorene.