Nitric Acid → HCID 10313539, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of HNO3 (27 mL, 70% solution) and H2O (14 mL) was cooled using an ice bath and 2-methyl-5-nitrophenol (10 g, 65 mmol) was added slowly, followed by NaNO3 (90 mg, 1.3 mmol). The reaction was stirred and warmed to RT. After 4 h, H2O was added and the reaction was filtered to collect a yellow solid. This yellow solid was purified by titration with CH2Cl2 to yield the title compound as a solid that is 98% the desired isomer.

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