An Alternative Method for the Selective Synthesis of Ortho-nitro Anilines Using Bismuth Nitrate Pentahydrate.
Brenda V Loera-GarcíaSocorro Leyva-RamosJaime Cardoso-OrtizSaúl NoriegaAntonio Romo-MancillasKim M BainesSarah L McOniePublished in: Current organic synthesis (2024)
Bi(NO3)3•5H2O is an efficient and safe nitrating agent since the use of concen-trated and corrosive acids like sulfuric and nitric is avoided; furthermore, bismuth nitrate is low-priced and no special care nor equipment is required.