The global para-nitrotoluene market is expected to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period, due to the increasing demand for these in various industries such as dyes & pigments, pharmaceutical, and explosives. Growth of the dyes & pigments industry in countries in Asia Pacific, such as India, Taiwan, and Thailand, has opened new avenues for the para-nitrotoluene market.
Para-nitrotoluene is also known as is 4-nitrotoluene and its chemical formula is C7H7NO2. The most common end-uses of para-nitrotoluene are dye intermediates, specialty chemicals, and optical whiteners.
Para-nitrotoluene is primarily used in the manufacture of intermediates for drugs such as para amino benzoic acid, benzocaine, procaine hydrochloride, thioacetazone, and folic acid. It is also employed as an intermediate for explosives.
Key Drivers of Global Para-nitrotoluene Market
Para-nitrotoluene is used for the production of derivatives that are used as colorant intermediates and in the formation of stilbene intermediates for fluorescent whitening agents. These include para-toluidine, 4-nitrobenzoic acid, 4-amino-2-chlorotoluene, and 4-nitrotoluene-2-sulfonic acid. Para-nitrotoluene is also employed in the manufacture of agricultural, pharmaceutical and rubber chemicals and in various azo and sulfur dyes for cotton, wool, silk, leather, and paper.
Rise in the use of para-nitrotoluene in the manufacture of azo dyes offers lucrative potential for the global para-nitrotoluene market, owing to rapid industrialization and expansion of the global paints & coatings industry. Increase in the demand for para-nitrotoluene for use as an intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals is also augmenting the global para-nitrotoluene market.
Para-nitrotoluene is a clear yellow liquid and it is extremely soluble in benzene, diethyl ether, and ethanol. It is soluble in most organic solvents and only slightly soluble in water.
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Dyes & Pigments Application Segment to Witness Immense Opportunities
In terms of value and volume, the dyes & pigments segment is estimated to account for a significant share of the global para-nitrotoluene market during the forecast period, owing to rise in the demand for azo dyes in numerous applications such as paints & coatings and textile across the world
Para-nitrotoluene is primarily used in the production of intermediates for azo and sulfur dyes. Typical intermediates are p-toluidine, para-nitro benzaldehyde, and 4-nitro-2-chlorotoluene.
Asia Pacific to Hold a Major Share of Global Para-nitrotoluene Market
In terms of both value and volume, Asia Pacific accounted for a significant share of the global para-nitrotoluene market in 2018. It is anticipated to continue its dominance throughout the forecast period, due to growth of the dyes & pigments industry and rise in the demand for pharmaceutical products in the region. China is the leading producer of chemicals, paints, coatings, and medicines in Asia Pacific. This factor is expected to drive the para-nitrotoluene market in the country during the forecast period.
North America and Europe also constitute a considerable share of the global para-nitrotoluene market. The market in these regions is estimated to expand at a sluggish pace, due to implementation of stringent regulations on carbon emissions in these regions.
Brazil is a leading consumer of para-nitrotoluene in Latin America. It is projected to continue to be attractive during the forecast period, due to growth of the dyes & pigments industry in the country.
Latin America and Middle East & Africa are likely to be attractive regions of the global para-nitrotoluene market during the forecast period. Latin America comprises countries such as Brazil and Mexico, which are major manufacturers of paints and coatings in the world. They are also manufacturing hubs for numerous industries. Economic growth of these countries is likely to create opportunities for the para-nitrotoluene market in Latin America during the forecast period.