Synthesis 2016; 48(20): 3504-3508
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1562484
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Efficient Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Methyl 4- or 5-Nitro­anthranilate

Authors

  • Julien Godeau

    a   Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSA Rouen, CNRS, COBRA, 76000 Rouen, France
  • Anthony Martinet

    b   Anton Paar France S.A.S.Parc Victoria, Immeuble Le Toronto ZA de Courtaboeuf 12 avenue de Scandinavie 91940 Les Ulis, France   Email: thierry.besson@univ-rouen.fr
  • Vincent Levacher

    a   Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSA Rouen, CNRS, COBRA, 76000 Rouen, France
  • Corinne Fruit

    a   Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSA Rouen, CNRS, COBRA, 76000 Rouen, France
  • Thierry Besson*

    a   Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSA Rouen, CNRS, COBRA, 76000 Rouen, France
Further Information

Publication History

Received: 20 May 2016

Accepted after revision: 02 July 2016

Publication Date:
11 August 2016 (online)


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Abstract

A novel method for the synthesis of anthranilate esters is described. The esterification reaction of nitro-substituted anthranilic acids was carried out under microwave irradiation. A range of solvents and other reaction parameters were investigated to provide the most environmentally friendly reaction conditions. The feasibility of scale-up was demonstrated, allowing a simple and inexpensive production of anthranilate esters.