Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives.
Employed in the production of gasoline as an octane booster. - Chemical Industry: Used as a precursor in the synthesis of benzene, xylene, and other chemicals.
Found in the production of explosives (e.g., TNT). - Household Use: Found in some nail polish removers, glues, and cleaning agents.
Where is Toluene Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in trace amounts in crude oil and some tree resins.
- Industrial Production: Produced through the refining of petroleum or coal tar.
- Consumer Products: Found in paints, adhesives, and cleaning products.