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Is 2-Nitrotoluene vegetarian?

2-Nitrotoluene

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2-Nitrotoluene, also called ortho-nitrotoluene, is a synthetic organic compound that is a pale yellow liquid mainly used as a precursor to o-toluidine, an intermediate in dye production.

Also known as ortho-Nitrotoluene
INCI name 2-Nitrotoluene
CAS number 88-72-2
EC number 201-853-3
CosIng ID 29385
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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