A variety of aromatic compounds are nitrated under heterogeneous conditions using a polymer-supported hydrochloric acid, [P(4)-(VP)] HCl, with a polymer-supported sodium nitrite, [P(4)-VP] NO(2), or sodium nitrite in ethanol at room temperature with high yields. This methodology is useful for nitration of activated aromatic compounds. In this procedure, the work-up is very easy, and the spent polymeric reagent can be regenerated and reused. (c) 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 121: 582-588, 2011