Fluoranthene studies. IV. Nitration of 2-nitro-, 3-nitro-, and 2-acetamido-fluoranthene

Abstract

Nitration of 3-nitrofluoranthene yields 3,9-dinitrofluoranthene, and nitration of 2-acetamidofluoranthene yields 2-acetamido-3-nitrofluoranthene. The orientation of both these compounds has been proved. Nitration of 2-nitrofluoranthene has given a dinitro product, but its orientation has not been established. A number of other new fluoranthene derivatives are described.