Nitrotoluenes
Nitrotoluenes are a group of organic compounds with the chemical formula C7H7NO2. They are formed by the nitration of toluene, which involves the substitution of one or more hydrogen atoms on the toluene molecule with nitro groups (NO2). The most common isomers are ortho-nitrotoluene (o-nitrotoluene), meta-nitrotoluene (m-nitrotoluene), and para-nitrotoluene (p-nitrotoluene), differing in the position of the nitro group relative to the methyl group on the benzene ring.
These compounds are typically yellow crystalline solids and are widely used as intermediates in the synthesis
Nitrotoluenes are toxic and should be handled with care. They can be absorbed through the skin and