Description
Xylene is a clear, colorless, and flammable liquid with a sweet, aromatic odor. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C8H10, consisting of a benzene ring with two methyl substituents. Xylene exists in three isomeric forms: ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, and para-xylene, which differ in the positions of the methyl groups on the benzene ring. It is widely used as a solvent in the manufacturing of paints, coatings, adhesives, and inks, as well as in the production of synthetic fibers and resins. Xylene is also a key raw material in the petrochemical industry for producing terephthalic acid and phthalic anhydride.
CAS number: 1330-20-7
Synonymes
- Dimethylbenzene
- Xylol
Applications
Solvent
For paints
Production of polymers
Polyester fibres, films and resins
Raw material
For terephthalic acid and phthalic anhydride
Coatings & Inks
Formulation of printing inks, lacquers and varnishes to improve pigment dispersion
Cleaning agents
Electronic and automotive industries
