Lab Chemical
O XYLENE FOR SYNTHESIS
Product code RXSOL-60-6605-158
O XYLENE FOR SYNTHESIS
Description
Ortho-xylene is used mostly to produce phthalic anhydride, an important intermediate that leads principally to various coatings and plastics.
The least valued of the isomers is meta-xylene, but it has uses in the manufacture of coatings and plastics.
Application
Application
Xylene's powerful solvent properties are used in printing, rubber and leather processing. Xylene is a component of lubricants in motor oil, paints and paint thinners, polishes, waxes, antifreeze, sealants, adhesives, and even gasoline and cigarettes. Xylene is used in some glue. Xylene is also used as a cleaner.