Abstract

Studies On The Synthesis Of 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde

Author(s): S. S Miranda, M. A Mahadik

Synthesis of 3-nitrobenzaldehyde, an intermediate for the drugs belonging to the second generation dihydropyridine family of calcium channel blockers, like nitrendipine, nicardipine, nimodipine and nilvadipine, has been attempted by four different routes. A single step nitration reaction resulted in the highest yield.

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