JohnW Labs 1 -methyl m nitrobenzoate Flashcards
1
Q
Purpose of concentrated nitric acid
A
Nitration
2
Q
Purpose of conc sulfuric acid
A
Cleaner/solvent
3
Q
50% ethanol and water
A
Recrystalization
4
Q
What would be the major product if the reaction temp exceeds 30 degrees Celsius
A
It would make a dinitro product, instead of the desired meta-nitrobenzoate
5
Q
Why is the meta product the major product
A
Becasue CO2H is a meta directing deactivator
