Toluene

Toluene is a clear, colorless liquid which becomes a vapor when exposed to air at room temperature. Toluene vapor has a sharp or sweet odor, which is a sign of exposure. Toluene is typically used in a mixture with other solvents and chemicals such as paint pigments.

Toluene, also known as toluol, is a substituted aromatic hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, water-insoluble liquid with the smell associated with paint thinners. It is a mono-substituted benzene derivative, consisting of a methyl group attached to a phenyl group. As such, its systematic IUPAC name is methylbenzene.

other names : Methyl Benzene , Methyl Benzol , phenylmethane , Toluol

Applications :

1. In the manufacture of nitrotoluene
2. As a solvent in some types of paint thinners
3. Permanent markers and the production of various types of markers
4. Making contact cement
5. In metal cleaners
6. Production of special types of adhesives
7. In chemical reactions to produce benzoic acid
8. As a precursor of benzene and xylene
9. Production of mono, di- and trinitrotoluene TNT in order to make polyurethane foam
10. A flammable and explosive compound known as TNT or trinitrotoluene in the explosives industry
11. Production of phenol and caprolactam
12. In making flexible polyurethane foams
13. Production of benzoic acid and benzaldehyde
14. Making silicone sealants
15. Making leather
16. In the formulation of antiseptics
17. As an octane enhancer in gasoline fuels
18. As a solvent for carbon nanomaterials including nanotubes and fullerenes
19. As a filler or mortar for fine polystyrene kits
20. To break down red blood cells in a biological laboratory
21. As a coolant for heat transfer systems
22. In the production of polymers used to produce nylon and soda plastic bottles
23. Production of polyurethanes
24. In order to manufacture and produce medicines
25. Making colors
26. in the manufacture of toluene diisocyanate (TDI)
27. Cosmetics and nail products
28. Synthesis of organic substances and chemicals