Reactions of 1-(Benzotriazol-1-yl)-1-phenoxyalkane and (Benzotriazol-1-yl)ethoxy-phenylmethane Anions with Nitroarenes: A New Approach to Alkyl and Aryl p -Nitroaryl Ketones †

Abstract

p-Nitroaryl alkyl ketones and p-nitroaryl aryl ketones are prepared regioselectively by reactions of non-functionalized nitroarenes and benzotriazole stabilized carbanions.