What is Wolffenstein-Böters reaction?
The Wolffenstein-Böters reaction involves the simultaneous oxidation and nitration of aromatic compounds to nitrophenols using nitric acid, HNO3, or higher oxides of nitrogen in the presence of a mercury salt catalyst, Hg(NO3)2.
References
- O. Böters, R. Wolffenstein, DE 194883 (1906)
- O. Böters, R. Wolffenstein, “Process for the manufacture of nitro suits” FR 380121 (1907)
- O. Böters, R. Wolffenstein, GB 17521 (1907)
- O. Böters, R. Wolffenstein, “Process of producing nitro compounds” US 923761 (1909)
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