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What are the physical properties of m-xylene?

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CAS 108-38-3 m-Xylene (meta-xylene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon. It is one of the three isomers of dimethylbenzene known collectively as xylenes.  m-Xylene (meta-xylene) is used in the production of isophthalic acid, which is a monomer and utilized in preparation of polyethylene terephthalate. It is used as an important starting material in the production of 2,4- and 2,6-xylidine.

 

physical properties of m-xylene

  • Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀
  • Molar Mass: 106.17 g/mol
  • Appearance: Colorless liquid
  • Odor: Sweet, aromatic
  • Boiling Point: 139 °C (282 °F)
  • Melting Point: -47.8 °C (-54.0 °F)
  • Density: 0.864 g/mL at 20 °C
  • Flash Point: 25 °C (77 °F) - classified as flammable.
  • Solubility: Very low in water; miscible with most organic solvents like ethanol, ether, and acetone.

 

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CAS 108-38-3 m-Xylene is used as a raw material for isomerization to produce p-xylene and o-xylene; second, it is used as a solvent or component in blended gasoline; and third, it is used in the production of resins and fine chemical products. The following focuses on the applications of m-xylene in resins and fine chemical products.

 

 

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