Synthesis 1988; 1988(3): 229-231
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27523
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A New Method for the Preparation of α-Nitroacetophenones

Mark A. Ashwell* , Richard F. W. Jackson
  • *Department of Organic Chemistry, Bedson Building, The University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, England, GB
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Publication Date:
20 August 2002 (online)

Treatment of readily available substituted β-nitrostyrenes with tert-butyl hydroperoxide and butyllithium gives synthetically useful α-nitroacetophenones in good yield.

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