Pd(OAc)2-catalyzed dinitration reaction of aromatic amines

Taking advantage of Pd(OAc)2-catalyzed dinitration reactions with Bi(NO3)3·5H2O in trifluoroethanol (TFE) and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), we have developed an efficient and practical method for the synthesis of secondary dinitro-aromatic amines. The products could be applied to the preparation of 5-amine-N-methyl-benzimidazolone, the azo-dyes, economic advantages. The method has also been expanded to the dinitration reaction of some tertiary aromatic amines.

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