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Nitro derivatives of compounds in the thiophene series. V. Heterocyclization of methyl (2-Thienyl) ketones upon treatment with fuming nitric acid

Journal Article · · J. Gen. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6996375

In order to prepare specific 4-nitro-5-R-2-acetylthiophenes as intermediates for the synthesis of biologically active compounds, the authors have conducted an investigation of the nitra ion of 5-R-2-acetylthiophenes using fuming nitric acid (d = 1.5) in organic solvent media consisting of carbon tetrachloride, 1,2-dichloroethane, and acetonitrile. The nitration using fuming nitric acid at elevated temperatures leads to the formation of 3,4-bis (5-R-2-thienoyl) furoxans, rather than the expected heterocycle-nitrated derivatives. The structure of 3,4bis (2-thienoyl) furoxan was established by x-ray structural analysis.

Research Organization:
A.A. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organometallic Compounds, Acad. of Sci., Moscow
OSTI ID:
6996375
Journal Information:
J. Gen. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Gen. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 55:7,PT. 2; ISSN JGCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English