The nitration of mononitro sulfonates, also known as nitration of aryl sulfonic acids, results in the formation of dinitro sulfonates or dinitro aromatic compounds. This chemical reaction involves the introduction of a nitro group (-NO2) onto the aromatic ring of the sulfonic acid.
For example, the nitration of mononitrobenzenesulfonic acid would lead to the formation of dinitrobenzenesulfonic acid. The reaction can be represented as follows:
Mononitrobenzenesulfonic acid + Nitric Acid (HNO3) → Dinitrobenzenesulfonic acid + Water (H2O)
The resulting dinitro sulfonates are important intermediates in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including dyes, pigments, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
