Hydroxylation of Nitroarenes with Alkyl Hydroperoxide Anions via Vicarious Nucleophilic Substitution of Hydrogen

Mieczysław Makosza* and Krzysztof Sienkiewicz
Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland
J. Org. Chem., 1998, 63 (13), pp 4199–4208
DOI: 10.1021/jo970726m
Publication Date (Web): June 5, 1998
Copyright © 1998 American Chemical Society

Abstract

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Carbo- and heterocyclic nitroarenes react with anions of tert-butyl and cumyl hydroperoxides in the presence of strong bases to form substituted o- and p-nitrophenols. The reaction usually proceeds in high yields and is of practical value as a method of synthesis and manufacturing of nitrophenols. Orientation of the hydroxylation can be controlled to a substantial extent by selection of the proper conditions. Basic mechanistic features of this process were clarified.

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  • Published In Issue June 26, 1998
  • Received April 3, 197

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