Convenient and mild synthesis of nitroarenes by metal-free nitration of arylboronic acids.
A novel methodology for the direct nitration of arylboronic acids has been developed. By using inexpensive tert-butyl nitrite various aromatic nitro compounds are produced in moderate to good yields (45-87%) without the need of any catalyst.
Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Xiasha Campus, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310018, People's Republic of China. wuxf_1985@126.com
Xiao-Feng
XF
Wu
Johannes
J
Schranck
Helfried
H
Neumann
Matthias
M
Beller
D001554:Benzene / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D001897:Boronic Acids / Q000737:chemistry*; D060326:Chemistry Techniques, Synthetic / Q000379:methods*; D008670:Metals; D009566:Nitrates / Q000737:chemistry*
D001897:Boronic Acids; D008670:Metals; D009566:Nitrates; D001554:Benzene