p-Xylene is the principal precursor to terephthalic acid and dimethyl terephthalate, both monomers used in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles and polyester clothing.
98% of p-xylene production, and half of all xylenes produced is consumed in this manner.[10][15] o-Xylene is an important precursor to phthalic anhydride.
The demand for isophthalic acid is relatively modest, so m-xylene is rarely sought (and hence the utility of its conversion to the o- and p-isomers).
p-Xylene info:
CAS No.: | 1330-20-7 |
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Formula: | C8h10 |
EINECS: | 215-535-7 |
Type: | Synthesis Material Intermediates |
Appearance: | Liquid |
Quality: | Industrial |
Product name | Xylene |
Melting point | -34 °C |
Boilding point | 137-140 °C(lit.) |
Density | 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
Flash point | 77 °F(lit.) |
Form | Liquid |
Color | Colorless |
Package | 200L/drum or 1000L/drum |
Other Names
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Dimethylbenzene
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Place of Origin
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China
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Grade Standard
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Industrial Grade
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Purity
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99.9%
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Appearance
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Clear
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Application
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Solvents in coatings, resins, dyes, inks and other industries
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Packing in iron drums:
160KG/IRON DRUM, 80 IRON DRUMS , without pallets, 12.8 Tons/20'FCL;
160KG/IRON DRUM, 152 IRON DRUMS , without pallets, 24.32 Tons/40'FCL;
Packing in IBC drums:
800KG/IBC DRUM , 20 IBC DRUMS,(without pallets),16Tons/20'FCL;
800KG/IBC DRUM , 32 IBC DRUMS,(without pallets),25.6Tons/40'FCL
Packing in ISO TANKs:
18.5 Tons / ISO TANK