A unique nitration reaction on phenyl rings is reported by mediation solely with Al(NO3)3 as a nitrating agent, proceeding in a way of electrophilic alkyl substitution.

• 摘要报道了一例特殊的苯环硝化反应：在硝酸铝作为硝化试剂的条件下，硝化反应是发生在取代烷基与硝基之间而不是苯环上质子与硝基之间。