China and India are the leading exporters of 3-Nitrotoluene, accounting for the majority of global shipments in recent years, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importers. Trade volumes have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest fluctuations aligned with shifts in 3-Nitrotoluene prices and downstream demand from dye and agrochemical manufacturers.
3-Nitrotoluene is a pale yellow crystalline solid at room temperature with a faint aromatic odor and moderate volatility; it melts at approximately 15–16 °C and boils at around 232 °C. It is an aromatic nitro compound and a monosubstituted toluene derivative, widely employed as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. Its primary industrial use is in the production of 3-toluidine (via catalytic hydrogenation) and subsequently for dyes, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors. It also serves as a precursor in the synthesis of certain agrochemicals and specialty chemicals used in coatings and polymer additives.
used in the synthesis ofdyestuffs, explosives, and agricultural chemicals
yellow-green liquid
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is 3-Nitrotoluene and 3-Nitrotoluene SDS information.
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