Nitration of methylbenzene
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Nitration of methylbenzeneHello,
I have been told that methyl groups on benzene have 2-4 directing effect. So if I react 2-nitromethylbenzene with conc. sulfuric acid and conc. nitric acid and raise the temperature above 50 degree Celsius, am I right to assume that I will get 2,4,6-trinitromethylbenzene(I think that because, essentially, the 6 position is same as 2 position)?Last edited by Zishi; 03-04-2012 at 16:58. -
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Re: Nitration of methylbenzeneLol, no. I was just confused about a statement on my copy of syllabus.(Original post by EierVonSatan)
Are you trying to make TNT?
Basically, yes. That's how you get the 2,4,6 substitution pattern - but with each nitro group you add, the less reactive the molecule becomes.
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Re: Nitration of methylbenzene(Original post by Zishi)
Lol, no. I was just confused about a statement on my copy of syllabus.
Anyway, thanks.
HAHAHHA !! Nice one EVS.(Original post by EierVonSatan)
Are you trying to make TNT?
Basically, yes. That's how you get the 2,4,6 substitution pattern - but with each nitro group you add, the less reactive the molecule becomes.
Zishi, if you didn't know Tri Nitro Toluene or TNT is basically 2,4,6-trinitromethylbenzene
