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This section provides an overview for nitrotoluene as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 nitrotoluene manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked nitrotoluene companies as of December, 2024: 1.Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., 2.LobaChemie Pct.Ltd., 3.Par Industries.
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Nitrotoluene (NT) is an organic compound in which a hydrogen on the phenyl group of toluene is replaced by a nitro group.
The term "nitrotoluene" usually refers to a single nitro group (when multiple nitro groups are used, they are referred to as dinitrotoluene, trinitrotoluene, etc.) Therefore, it is also known as mononitrotoluene (MNT), methylnitrobenzene, etc.
It is represented by CH3(C6H4)NO2 with molecular formula C7H7NO2, and its molecular weight is 137.136. There are three positional isomers depending on the position of the substituent. Specifically, the three compounds are 2-nitrotoluene (o-nitrotoluene), 3-nitrotoluene (m-nitrotoluene), and 4-nitrotoluene (p-nitrotoluene).
CAS registration numbers are 88-72-2 for 2-nitrotoluene, 99-08-1 for 3-nitrotoluene, and 99-99-0 for 4-nitrotoluene.
All three isomers of nitrotoluene are used as synthetic organic materials and intermediates in organic synthesis. In particular, 4-nitrotoluene can be used as an intermediate for 4-toluidine, 2,4-dinitrotoluene, 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, and p-nitrotoluene-o-sulfonic acid.
Otherwise, 2-nitrotoluene may be used in dye intermediates (toluidine, magenta) or as a nitrogen supplement in culture media for pseudomonas (pseudomonas) strain ClS1.
Nitrotoluene can also be further nitrated to synthesize trinitrotoluene, a component of explosives.
2-nitrotoluene is a compound in which the second, or ortho, position of toluene is replaced by a nitro group. It has a melting point of -4 to -3°C, a boiling point of 225°C, a density of 1.163 g/cm3, and is an aromatic yellow liquid at room temperature. pH is 6 - 8 and solubility in water is 0.65 g/L (20°C).
As a flammable liquid, there is a risk of fire and explosion.
3-Nitrotoluene is a compound in which the third position, or meta-position, of toluene is replaced by a nitro group. It has a melting point of 14-16°C, a boiling point of 230-231°C, and a density of 1.157 g/cm3. It is a yellow liquid with a characteristic odor at room temperature. Its solubility in water is 0.419 g/L (20°C).
As a flammable liquid, there is a risk of fire and explosion.
4-Nitrotoluene is a compound in which the fourth, or para-position of toluene, is replaced by a nitro group. It has a melting point of 52-54°C, a boiling point of 238°C, a density of 1.392 g/cm3, and is a pale yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. Its solubility in water is 0.345 g/L (20°C).
As mentioned earlier, nitrotoluene exists in three different regioselective isomers. All compounds are generally available as reagent products for research and development.
They are available in a variety of capacities, including 5mL and 100mL (2-Nitrotoluene), 100g (3-Nitrotoluene), and 100g and 1kg (4-Nitrotoluene), in capacities that are easy to handle in the laboratory. It is handled as a reagent that can be stored at room temperature.
Nitrotoluene can be synthesized by nitration of toluene with a mixed acid. Under normal nitration conditions, it has been reported that a ratio of 58% 2-nitrotoluene, 38% 4-nitrotoluene, and 4% 3-nitrotoluene can be obtained.
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Aarti Industries Limited (AIL) is a global manufacturer of speciality chemicals and pharmaceuticals based in India. They were founded in 1984 and provide services to the chemical industry's 700+ domestic clients as well as 400+ international clients. Chemical products produced by Aarti Industries are used in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers, additives, and dyes. They started out as an Indian company serving international markets and now they are a worldwide organization with manufacturing facilities in India.
Loba Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based manufacturer and supplier of laboratory and fine chemicals, catering to industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, research, hospitals, and universities since its establishment in 1975. Their product range includes pH indicators, biological stains, HPLC solvents, high purity acids, and tetrazolium salts and derivatives. These products serve various applications like pH testing, cell and tissue staining, chemical separation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company has several certifications, such as ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015.
TCI America (TCI) was founded in 1946 and is a worldwide manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals. The company produces organic laboratory chemicals as well as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and functional materials. TCI’s product segments include Chemistry, Life Science, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, and Custom & Bulk. For materials science, the company manufactures battery materials, nanocarbon materials, and magnetic materials. For life sciences, the company produces antibodies, reagents, and chemicals for cancer research. The company produces HLC, NMR, various chemicals, and resins and media for analytical chemistry.
ALPHA CHEMICA, established in 1985, is an Indian manufacturer and supplier of laboratory reagents and fine chemicals, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Their wide range of products includes high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), analytical reagent/guaranteed reagent (AR/GR), laboratory reagents (LRs), and fine chemicals, catering to life science and other specialty research. During the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, ALPHA CHEMICA offered BactGO, a disinfectant solution with stabilized hydrogen peroxide using silver-based chemistry, and BaVi-X, a 75% alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
LANXESS AG, established in 2004 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is a specialty chemical manufacturer. The company emerged from a restructuring process within Bayer AG, a German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. As part of this transformation, certain chemical and polymer business units were spun off to create LANXESS as an independent entity. Under various brand names like Bayferrox and Colortherm for synthetic inorganic pigments, Lewatit for ion exchange resins, Bayoxide for iron oxide adsorbers, and Rely+On for disinfectant solutions, LANXESS offers a diverse range of products. These serve various industries, including agriculture, automotive, biosecurity, construction, microbial control, and mining.
Forcast Chemicals is, established in 1984, with its headquarters located in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer, exporter, supplier, and distributor of chemicals. Their product range includes industrial chemicals, food chemicals, organic solvents, and rubber chemicals. These products find applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food and beverages, and paint. Their chemicals are widely used for formulation, cleaning, synthesis, and other industrial processes, to achieve optimal performance and efficiency in industrial processes. Forcast Chemicals meets and adheres to ISO 9001 certification standards.
AB Enterprises, founded in 1984 and located in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of chemicals and raw materials for various industries. Their product range includes industrial chemicals, solvents, pharmaceutical ingredients, and specialty materials. These products cater to industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, paints and coatings, beauty, and the textile industry. In addition, they also offer different categories of chemicals, including biocide chemicals, brass handicraft chemicals, and corrugated paper gum, which are used as raw materials, additives, or ingredients in manufacturing processes.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
Founded in Mumbai, India in 2006, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified chemical manufacturing company and distributor. Otto Chemie serves customers in many industries including agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, cement, as well as educational and R&D industries. Product offerings include antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, detergents, ionic liquids, materials science compounds, labware, oil, metal & ceramic science compounds and tools, oils, reagents, solvents.
National Analytical Corporation (NAC) is located in Mumbai, India. NAC was founded in 2009 as a distributor of laboratory grade chemicals used in numerous industries. NAC’s chemical offerings include biochemical & reagents such s Prunetin and 1,2-dipalmitoly-rac-glycerol, analytical grade chemicals such as chicoric acid and Vitamin E solutions, laboratory chemicals such as formic acid and nitric acid, gas chromatography chemicals such as Aalborg mass flowmeter battery kits and DEX 225, reference standard chemicals such as Palladium in HNO3, oral solid dosage forms, such as cellulosic and protect film coating systems, parenteral dosage forms, beverage & nutrition, and coating chemicals.
Par Industries, established in 2003 and situated in Gujarat, India, operates as a distributor and supplier of a diverse range of industrial acids and chemicals. The company's products range includes metanilic acid, diethyl meta amino phenol, meta uredo aniline, nitrobenzene, resist salt, as well as G salt, sodium bisulphite, beta naphthol, and more. The company extends its distribution network across prominent industries within India, providing these chemicals to numerous factories and industrial settings. These chemicals play vital roles in different sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing, in the creation of various products such as cosmetics and colorants.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. |
35.7%
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| 2 | LobaChemie Pct.Ltd. |
17.9%
|
| 3 | Par Industries |
10.7%
|
| 4 | Chemolin Chemicals Group of Companies |
7.1%
|
| 5 | Chemical Corp Pvt. Ltd. |
7.1%
|
| 6 | Forecast Chemicals |
7.1%
|
| 7 | LANXESS |
7.1%
|
| 8 | Aarti Industries Limited |
3.6%
|
| 9 | Merck |
3.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the nitrotoluene page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
India
|
9 | 90.0% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 10.0% |
