Nitric Acid → 2-chloro-3-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic Acid

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Reaction Steps

After dissolving at room temperature 2-chloro-5-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid (2.25 g; 10 mmol) in fuming sulfuric acid comprising 20% oleum (6 ml), fuming nitric acid (1.7 ml) is added dropwise over 30 minutes, so as to maintain the temperature of the reaction medium below 60° C. After cooling, ice is added and the precipitate is separated out, washed with water and dried. After recrystallisation from water, 2.15 g of solid corresponding to 2-chloro-3-nitro-5-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid are obtained (m.p.=173° C.).

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