THE NITRATION OF β-p-TOLYGLUTARIC ACID.

Abstract

The portion not soluble in benzene was dissolved in dilute acetic acid and precipitated with concentrated hpdrochlcric acid. The process was repeated till clean, white, blunt needles were obtained, m hich rrielted sharply a t 2 j63. These were dried ol-er sulphuric acid in an atmosphere containing a little hydrochloric acid gas, and then in vacuum.