Dinitronaphthalene

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Dinitronaphthalene refers to organic compounds with the formula C10H6(NO2)2.[1]

They are colorless or pale yellow solids. A mixture of the 1,6, and 1,8 isomers are produced by nitration of naphthalene, illustrating the tendency of electrophiles to attack separate rings on the naphthalene. The 1,4-isomer is prepared by a less direct route from 1-nitro-4-aminonaphthalene via a diazonium intermediate.[2]

  • 1,4-Dinitronaphthalene (RN 6921-26-2), m.p. 134 °C
  • 1,6-Dinitronaphthalene (RN 605-71-0), m.p. 219 °C
  • 1,8-Dinitronaphthalene (RN 602-38-0), m.p. 172 °C

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