C7H8NO2

C7H8NO2 is the molecular formula for several chemical compounds, the most common of which is p-nitrotoluene. This formula indicates a molecule composed of seven carbon atoms, eight hydrogen atoms, one nitrogen atom, and two oxygen atoms.

p-Nitrotoluene is an organic compound, specifically a nitroaromatic compound. It is a derivative of toluene where a nitro group (-NO2) is attached to the aromatic ring at the para position. It typically appears as yellow crystalline solid. p-Nitrotoluene is an intermediate in the synthesis of various dyes, pigments, and pharmaceuticals. It can be produced through the nitration of toluene.

Other isomers with the same molecular formula C7H8NO2 exist, such as o-nitrotoluene and m-nitrotoluene, differing in the position of the nitro group on the toluene ring. These isomers also find applications in chemical synthesis, though their properties and uses may vary.