Question

Why temperature is maintained below 50 degree in nitration of p-toluidine?

Answer 1

This invention relates to the manufacture of m- nitro-p-toluidine, and especially to the ... The temperature was kept below 200

The reduction of the nitro group to yield aniline is the most ... temperature, and degree of conversion. ... the nitrator is maintained at 50–1008C

This invention relates to the manufacture of m- nitro-p-toluidine, and especially to the .... at nitrating temperatures and at the same time maintain a sufiiciently high acid concentration