Nitric Acid → 6-fluoro-5-nitro-2(3H)-benzothiazolone

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A solution of 6-fluoro-2(3H)-benzothiazolone (47.58 g) in 100% sulfuric acid (760 ml) was cooled at 0° to 5° C., and 98% fuming nitric acid (d=1.52; 18.79 g) was dropwise added thereto, followed by stirring at the same temperature for 60 minutes. The reaction mixture was poured into ice-water. The precipitated crystals were collected by filtration, washed with water and dried to give 6-fluoro-5-nitro-2(3H)-benzothiazolone (48.48 g) as pale brown crystals. m.p., 180°-182° C.

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