3-Nitrotoluene

3-Nitrotoluene or meta-nitrotoluene is a yellow liquid. It is used in the manufacture of meta-toluidine. It is an intermediate in the production of various dyes. 3-Nitrotoluene or meta-nitrotoluene is a yellow liquid. It is used in the manufacture of meta-toluidine. It is an intermediate in the production of various dyes. It is made by nitrating toluene. This reaction mainly affords a 2:1 mixture of 2-nitro and 4-nitro isomers, but after removal of the 2-isomer, the 3-nitrotoluene can be purified by distillation. It is a precursor to dyes.