The extraction of metals from aqueous media is an essential process in hydrometallurgy and environmental remediation. Zinc extraction, particularly from nitrate media, is a subject of significant interest due to its industrial relevance. This review focuses on the extraction of zinc from nitrate medium using 3-methyl-quinoxaline-2-thione (3-MQ2T) as the extractant via liquid-liquid extraction (LLE). The key aspects of the extraction process, including the chemical mechanisms, influencing factors, and optimization strategies, are discussed. The potential applications and future directions in the field are also explored