The invention concerns novel nitroaromatic compounds of general formula
(I') wherein: R, R'1, R2, Z and n are as defined in claim 1. The invention
also concerns a method for preparing nitroaromatic compounds nitrated in
position 4. The invention further concerns the use of said compounds for
preparing heterocyclic benzofuran or benzothiophene derivatives nitrated
in position 5. The invention concerns particularly the preparation of
2-alkyl-5-nitrobezofuran.
