o-Nitrotoluene
Aromatic nitro compound and important intermediate used, among other applications, in the manufacture of pharmaceutical ingredients, agrochemicals, pigments, explosives and other specialty chemicals.
Product Description
LANXESS is the only Western producer actively supplying o-, m- and p-nitrotoluene to the market. With comprehensive process know-how, reliable production capacities and a robust supply chain, we provide customers worldwide with security of supply, consistently high product quality and reliable delivery performance.
Our production facility at Chempark Leverkusen operates to first-class quality, safety and environmental standards. Flexible logistics solutions including rail tank cars, tank containers (TCs) and drums, as well as local storage capabilities, support the individual requirements of our customers. In addition, we are creating the basis for more sustainable product solutions, including potential options based on an ISCC+ certified approach.
Molecular Formula
C7 H7 N O2
Molar weight
137.1
CAS (CAS Number)
88-72-2
Optical brighteners
Manufacturing of herbicides
Polymer auxiliaries
Chemical synthesis
Crop Protection
Manufacturing of dyestuffs
Manufacturing of insecticides / acaricides
Manufacturing of explosives
Manufacturing of fungicides
Antioxidans for polymeres
Manufacturing of pharmaceutical agents
Explosives
Antioxidans
Pigments
Manufacturing of pigments
1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene
2-Nitrotoluene
o-Nitrotoluene
ONT
Orthonitrotoluene