Nitric Acid → 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitroanisole

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The recovered 2-nitro-4-tertbutylanisole is then again subjected to nitration. Specifically, the 2-nitro-4-tertbutylanisole intermediate is mixed with between 2-9 parts (by volume) organic solvent such as ethylene dichloride. Next is the cooling of the reaction mixture of 2-nitro-4-tertbutylanisole and organic solvent in an ice-water bath to a temperature below 5° C. This is followed by the adding of a mixture of 70% nitric acid and 98% sulfuric acid while maintaining a temperature below 10° C. Following the acid mixture addition, the cooling bath is removed and the temperature of the reaction mixture is increased to 50° C. and maintained there for 2-10 hours to produce 2,6-dinitro-4-tertbutylanisole and a 2,4-dinitrophenol byproduct.

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