AbstractThe synthesis is reported of the five mononitrofluoranthenes. 1‐Nitrofluoranthene was synthesized in 20% from fluoranthene, 2‐nitrofluoranthene in 24% from 1,2,3,10b‐tetrahydrofluoranthene, 3‐nitrofluoranthene in 13% from fluoranthene and 7‐ and 8‐nitrofluoranthene in 34% from 1,2,3,10b‐tetrahydrofluoranthene. The pure nitrofluoranthenes were converted into their nitroso and amino analogues. The nitrosopyrenes were also synthesized. Characterisation of each compound