Why Aniline Is Acetylated Before Nitration Reaction
Chemistry involves a range of strategies to control reactivity and achieve desired products efficiently and safely. One classical example is the nitration of aniline, a primary aromatic amine, to produce nitroaniline derivatives. Direct nitration of aniline is often problematic because the highly reactive amino group (-NH2) interacts strongly with electrophilic nitrating agents, leading to undesired … Read more