Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing mononitro aromatic compounds and dinitro aromatic compounds wherein a hydrate melt at least of a metal nitrate M(NO 3 ) 3 is used as a nitriding medium, wherein M can be the metals Fe, Cr, Y, La, Ce, AI, Bi and In, and wherein the metal nitrate has a water content of between 4 to 9 mol water per M(NO 3 ) 3 , leading to process simplifications and improved yield.