An efficient, two stage method is proposed for the preparation of 8-hydroxy-5-nitroquinoline based on the nitrosation of 8-hydroxyquinoline and subsequent oxidation of the nitroso derivative using nitric acid. The conditions for the nitrosation and oxidation of the 8-hydroxyquinoline (concentration of nitric acid, temperature, and reaction time) were optimized. A method for purifying the target compound is presented.
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