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Nitration (Lec 1)
Nitration (Lec 1)
Nitration (Lec 1)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Nitrating Agents
Mechanism For Nitration
Kinetics of Aromatic Nitration
Equipments For Nitration Processes
Industrial Application
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NITRATION???
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INTRODUCTION
The reaction between a nitrating agent and an
organic compound that results in one or more nitro
( --NO2) groups becoming chemically bonded to an
atom in the organic compound.
1. Ionic or
2. Free-radical.
MECHANISM (CONTD)
Ionic nitrations are commonly used for aromatics;
many heterocyclics; hydroxyl compounds, e.g., simple
alcohols, glycols, glycerol, cellulose and amines.