A Convenient Method of Meta-Directing Nitration of 3-Substituted Phenol by Lanthanide (III) Nitrates

Abstract

Abstract Abstract : Thirteen compounds of 3-substituted phenols were nitrated by lanthanide(III) nitrates in a solution of ethyl acetate. Whether the substituents were ortho-, para-directing groups or meta-directing groups, only one kind nitrated product, 3-substituted-5-nitropenol, and its intermediate were obtained respectively.