Formation of Adducts in the Nitration of 2,3- and 3,4-Dimethylbenzonitriles, and their Rearomatization. A 1,3-Nitro Shift

1974 ◽  
Vol 52 (8) ◽  
pp. 1231-1240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred Fischer ◽  
Colin Campbell Greig
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Acetic Anhydride ◽  
Nitro Group ◽  
Nitrous Acid ◽  
Nitro Derivative ◽  
Acidic Conditions

Nitration of 2,3-dimethylbenzonitrile in acetic anhydride gives the adduct 2-cyano-3,4-dimethyl-4-nitro-1,4-dihydrophenyl acetate as well as the expected nitro substitution products. Similarly 3,4-dimethylbenzonitrile affords 2-cyano-4,5-dimethyl-4-nitro-1,4-dihydrophenyl acetate as well as the 3,4-dimethylnitrobenzonitriles. Thermolysis or decomposition in acetic acid of the adducts gives the original dimethylbenzonitrile and its 5-nitro derivative as the major products, the latter apparently being formed by an intramolecular 1,3-shift of the nitro group. Decomposition of the adducts under more strongly acidic conditions results in the elimination of nitrous acid and the formation of 2-cyano-3,4-dimethylphenyl acetate and 2-cyano-4,5-dimethylphenyl acetate, respectively. In acidified methanol the adducts undergo transesterification at the acetate function and 2-cyano-3,4-dimethyl-4-nitro-1,4-dihydrophenol and 2-cyano-4,5-dimethyl-4-nitro-1,4-dihydrophenol are obtained.

Nitration of 3,4-Dimethylacetophenone and 3,4-Dimethylbenzophenone. Formation and Rearomatization of Adducts

1975 ◽  
Vol 53 (11) ◽  
pp. 1570-1578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred Fischer ◽  
Colin Campbell Greig ◽  
Rolf Röderer
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Acetic Anhydride ◽  
Nitro Group ◽  
Nitrous Acid ◽  
Main Product ◽  
Intermediate Formation ◽  
Nitro Derivatives ◽  
Acidic Conditions ◽  
Cis And Trans ◽  
Derivatives Of

Nitration of 3,4-dimethylacetophenone in acetic anhydride gives a mixture of cis-and trans-2-acetyl-4,5-dimethyl-4-nitro-1,4-dihydrophenyl acetate as the main product, together with 3,4-dimethyl-2-, 3,4-dimethyl-5-, and 3,4-dimethyl-6-nitroacetophenone. Analogous products are obtained from 3,4-dimethylbenzophenone. Rearomatization of the adducts under mildly acidic conditions occurs via 1,4-elimination of nitrous acid to form 2-acetyl- and 2-benzoyl-4,5-dimethylphenyl acetate, respectively. In strongly acidic conditions elimination of acetic acid accompanied by 1,2- and 1,3-shifts of the nitro group occurs to form the 2- and 5-nitro derivatives of the parent ketones. The rearomatization to the nitro derivatives involves the intermediate formation of an ipso-cyclohexadienyl cation which may be trapped by anisole or mesitylene to form biphenyl derivatives.

Nitration of 4-tert-butyl-o-xylene in acetic anhydride. Formation and rearomatization of adducts

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 258-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred Fischer ◽  
Khay Chuan Teo
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Acetic Anhydride ◽  
Nitro Group ◽  
Tert Butyl ◽  
Acidic Conditions ◽  
Group Migration

Nitration of 4-tert-butyl-1,2-dimethylbenzene in acetic anhydride gives trans-1-tert-butyl-3,4-dimethyl-4-nitro-1,4-dihydrophenyl acetate (6), trans-1-tert-butyl-3,4-dimethyl-4-nitro-1,4-dihydrophenol, 2-tert-butyl-4,5-dimethylphenyl acetate, 5-tert-butyl-2-methylbenzaldehyde, 4-tert-buty]-1,2-dimethyl-5-nitrobenzene, and 4-tert-butyl-1,2-dimethyl-6-nitrobenzene. 2-tert-Butyl-4,5-dimethylphenyl acetate and 3,4-dimethylphenyl acetate are the major products of solvolysis of 6 in moist acetic acid. Both of these compounds are likely formed via the cation generated by ionization of the nitro group. Under more acidic conditions 5-tert-butyl-2-methylbenzaldehyde and 4-tert-butyl-1,2-dimethyl-6-nitrobenzene, formed via the cation generated by acid-catalysed loss of acetate, become dominant, the balance between these products being controlled by the basicity of the solvent. More basic solvents deprotonate the cation to a triene, a key step in the formation of the aldehyde, at a competitive rate with the nitro group migration.

Nitration of 1-chloro-2,3-dimethylbenzene in acetic anhydride. Formation and rearomatization of adducts

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 1063-1068
Author(s):  
Alfred Fischer ◽  
Colin Campbell Greig
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Acetic Anhydride ◽  
Nitrous Acid ◽  
Major Product ◽  
Trans Isomers ◽  
Cis And Trans Isomers ◽  
Nitro Derivatives ◽  
Subsequent Elimination ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Cis And Trans

Nitration of l-chloro-2,3-dimethylbenzene in acetic anhydride gives the cis and trans isomers of 3-chloro-4,5-dimethyl-4-nitrocyclohexa-2,5-dienyl acetate (29%) and l-chloro-2,3-dimethyl-4-nitro- (46%), -5-nitro- (5%), and -6-nitrobenzene (20%). In formic acid and acidified methanol, exchange of acetate for formate and methoxyl, respectively, occurs and the diastereoisomers of 3-chloro-4,5-dimethyl-4-nitrocyclohexa-2,5-dienyl formate and methyl ether, respectively, are formed. Rearomatization of each isomer of 3-chloro-4,5-dimethyl-4-nitrocyclohexa-2,5-dienyl acetate in acetic acid results in initial isomerization to form the pair of diastereoisomers and subsequent elimination of nitrous acid to form 3-chloro-4,5-dimethylphenyl acetate. In 25% trifluoroacetic acid in deuteriochloroform elimination of acetic acid and migration of the nitro group to form 1-chloro-2,3-dimethyl-4-nitro-benzene and a lesser amount of its 6-nitro isomer is the dominant reaction. In the presence of mesitylene the formation of the nitro derivatives is suppressed and 3′-chloro-2,4,4′,5′,6-pentamethylbiphenyl is obtained. It is proposed that cyclohexadienyl cations are significant intermediates in ail of the reactions. Pyrolysis of the adducts gives 1-chloro-2,3-dimethylbenzene as the major product.

Nitration of p-tert-butyltoluene in acetic anhydride. 1,2 and 1,4 adducts

1976 ◽  
Vol 54 (24) ◽  
pp. 3978-3985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred Fischer ◽  
Rolf Röderer
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Anhydride ◽  
Hydrogen Chloride ◽  
Nitrous Acid ◽  
Tert Butyl ◽  
Acidic Conditions ◽  
Cis And Trans

Nitration of p-tert-butyltoluene in acetic anhydride gives 5-tert-butyl-2-methyl-2-nitro-1,2-dihydrophenyl acetate (43%), cis- and trans-1-tert-butyl-4-methyl-4-nitro-1,4-dihydrophenyl acetate (16%) and 4-tert-butyl-2-nitrotoluene (41%). Reaction of either of the 1,2 or 1,4 nitroacetoxy adducts with hydrogen chloride gives a mixture of the 1,2 and 1,4 nitrochloro adducts. The 1,2 (secondary) acetate adduct eliminates nitrous acid to form 5-tert-butyl-2-methylphenyl acetate under mildly acidic conditions. Under more vigorously acidic conditions 4-tert-butyl-2-nitrotoluene is formed. The same products are formed from the 1,4 (tertiary) acetate adducts but p-tolyl acetate is also obtained. The 1,2 and 1,4 adducts couple with anisole to form 5-tert-butyl-4′-methoxy-2-methylbiphenyl.

Photochemical reactions of azo compounds. VII. Studies of the photochemical reactions of azobenzene under various acidic conditions

1966 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
pp. 1445 ◽  
Author(s):  
GE Lewis ◽  
RJ Mayfield
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Acetic Anhydride ◽  
Sulphuric Acid ◽  
Photochemical Reaction ◽  
Acetyl Chloride ◽  
Photochemical Reactions ◽  
Aluminium Chloride ◽  
Azo Compounds ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Acidic Conditions

An investigation has been made of the photochemical and dark reactions of azobenzene in acetic acid-ferric chloride and acetic acid-aluminium chloride mixtures for comparison with the corresponding reactions of azobenzene in sulphuric acid. The photochemical reactions resulted in cyclodehydrogenation of azobenzene to benzo[c]cinnoline, and small quantities of reduction products of azobenzene were also isolated. The formation of reduction products was again observed in the dark reactions, but there was no sign of cyclodehydrogenation. The significance of these observations is now discussed. Irradiation of azobenzene in acetyl chloride, or in acetic anhydride containing hydrogen chloride, resulted in a novel photochemical reaction in which NN?-diacetyl-4-chlorohydrazobenzene was formed in high yield.

An unusual reaction of a bridged triterpenoid α-diketone with acetic anhydride

1991 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 2917-2935 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Klinotová ◽  
Václav Křeček ◽  
Jiří Klinot ◽  
Miloš Buděšínský ◽  
Jaroslav Podlaha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Acetic Anhydride ◽  
Spectral Methods ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
Condensation Products ◽  
Unsaturated Lactones ◽  
C Nmr

3β-Acetoxy-21,22-dioxo-18α,19βH-ursan-28,20β-olide (IIIa) reacts with acetic anhydride in pyridine under very mild conditions affording β-lactone IVa and γ-lactones Va and VIIa as condensation products. On reaction with pyridine, lactones Va and VIIa undergo elimination of acetic acid to give unsaturated lactones VIIIa and IXa, respectively. Similarly, the condensation of 20β,28-epoxy-21,22-dioxo-18α,19βH-ursan-3β-yl acetate (IIIb) with acetic anhydride leads to β-lactone IVb and γ-lactone Vb; the latter on heating with pyridine affords unsaturated lactone VIIIb and 21-methylene-22-ketone Xb. The structure of the obtained compounds was derived using spectral methods, particularly 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy; structure of lactone IVa was confirmed by X-ray diffraction.

Coulometric generation of acetylions by oxidation of mercury in acetic anhydride and in acetic acid/acetic anhydride mixture

1988 ◽  
Vol 212 ◽  
pp. 73-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Vajgand ◽  
R. Mihajlović ◽  
Lj. Mihajlović ◽  
V. Joksimović
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Acetic Anhydride

Microwave Irradiated Acetylation of p-Anisidine: A Step towards Green Chemistry

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mousumi Chakraborty ◽  
Vaishali Umrigar ◽  
Parimal A. Parikh
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Green Chemistry ◽  
Acetic Anhydride ◽  
Microwave Irradiation ◽  
Organic Solvent ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Microwave Energy ◽  
Operating Parameters ◽  
Feed Composition

The present study aims at assessing the effect of microwave irradiation against thermal heat on the production of N-acetyl-p-anisidine by acetylation of p-anisidine. The acetylation of p-anisidine under microwave irradiation produces N-acetyl-p-anisidine in shorter reaction times, which offers a benefit to the laboratories as well as industries. It also eliminates the use of excess solvent. Effects of operating parameters such as reaction time, feed composition, and microwave energy and reaction temperature on selectivity to the desired product have been investigated. The results indicate as high as a 98% conversion of N-acetyl-p-anisidine can be achieved within 12-15 minutes using acetic acid. The use of acetic acid as an acetylating agent against conventionally used acetic anhydride eliminates the handling of explosive acetic anhydride and also the energy intensive distillation step for separation of acetic acid. Organic solvent like acetic anhydride are not only hazardous to the environment, they are also expensive and flammable.

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