Benzoyl Peroxide → 4-(Bromomethyl)benzoic acid

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Briefly described, p-toluic acid 2 is refluxed with N-bromo-succinimide and benzoyl peroxide in dry benzene to give α-bromo-p-toluic acid 3 which, upon reaction with nitric acid, is converted to 3-nitro-4-bromomethyl benzoic acid 4. This is believed to be a new compound and represents a parent compound in the synthesis forming the subject matter of this invention. In slightly higher temperatures, above -10° C, the corresponding dinitro derivative 4a predominates.

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