ptlmayank - 17-11-2010 at 03:37
how can i synthesis p-nitrocinnamyl alcohol,
i have cinnamyl alcohol is it possible the nitration of it.
[Edited on 17-11-2010 by ptlmayank]
nitration problems
SmashGlass - 25-1-2011 at 02:52
In short it wont work that way. Refer back to your text books or online sources.
You would essentially be performing a nitration on a styrene compound.
Giving a very messy outcome.
Try routes from 4-nitrobenzaldehyde instead.
Good luck