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What is the difference between m-xylene and p-xylene?

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Xylene has three isomers o-xylene, m-xylene and p-xylene. The industrial product is a mixture of three isomers, of which O-10%, m-70% and P-20%

 

What is the difference between m-xylene and p-xylene?

Aspect m-Xylene p-Xylene
Structure Methyl groups at 1 & 3 positions Methyl groups at 1 & 4 positions
Boiling Point 139°C 138°C
Melting Point -48°C (low) 13°C (high, a critical difference)
Primary Use Raw material for Isophthalic Acid (IPA) Raw material for Terephthalic Acid (PTA)
End Products Polyester resins, coatings, plastic modifiers PET plastic (bottles, textiles)

 

 

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Solvent M-Xylene Packaging

Galvanized iron drum package, 180kg/barrel. or ISO TANK
Sealed storage, long-term storage of nitrogen seal, moisture-proof, fireproof, antifreeze.

 

Solvent M-Xylene

 

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