Chemistry of nitro groups and nitro compounds has long been intensively studied. Despite their long history, new reactions and methodologies are still being found today. This is due to the diverse reactivity of the nitro group. The importance of nitro chemistry will continue to increase in the future in terms of elaborate synthesis. In this article, we will take a walk through the recent advances in nitro chemistry that have been made in past decades.
Keywords: 1,3-Dipole; conjugate addition; electron-withdrawing ability; electrophilicity; nitration; nitro group; nitronate; nucleophilicity.