Recent progress in the nitration of arenes and alkenes

Nitro compounds are a predominant class of synthetic intermediates and building blocks for the preparation of a wide range of nitrogen-containing compounds in the chemical industry. As such, impressive progress has been currently made in the nitration of aromatics and olefins with excellent functional group tolerance and site-selectivity. In this mini review, we intend to highlight the regiospecific nitration of arenes and alkenes in various reaction systems. The involved mechanisms are discussed as well.

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This mini review highlights the regiospecific nitration of arenes and alkenes in various reaction systems, with discussions on the involved mechanisms. Impressive progress has been made in the nitration of aromatics and olefins with excellent functional group tolerance and site-selectivity.