onitroanisole
2‑Nitroanisole, commonly abbreviated onitroanisole, is an organic compound with the formula C7H7NO3. It is a colorless liquid and belongs to the nitroanisole family of aromatic Nitro derivatives. The compound consists of a benzene ring bearing a methoxy group (OCH3) and a nitro group (NO2) in the ortho position relative to each other. Its systematic name is 2‑nitro‑1‑methoxybenzene, and it is sometimes referred to as ortho‑nitroanisole or o‑nitroanisole.
Physical properties of 2‑nitroanisole include a boiling point around 165–168 °C, a density of 0.881 g cm‑3 at 20 °C,
Atypical synthesis of onitroanisole is usually achieved by controlled nitration of anisole using a mixture of
In organic synthesis, onitroanisole serves as a useful electrophilic aromatic substitution partner and as an intermediate
Safety guidelines recommend performing all manipulations in a fume hood, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and