14Xylene

14Xylene is a hypothetical or theoretical chemical compound. The notation "14Xylene" suggests a xylene isomer where substituents are located at the 1 and 4 positions of a benzene ring. Xylenes are a group of three isomers of dimethylbenzene, with the chemical formula C8H10. The three isomers are ortho-xylene (1,2-dimethylbenzene), meta-xylene (1,3-dimethylbenzene), and para-xylene (1,4-dimethylbenzene). Therefore, 14Xylene is synonymous with para-xylene. Para-xylene is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It is a significant industrial chemical, primarily used in the production of terephthalic acid and dimethyl terephthalate, which are precursors to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics and polyester fibers. Its applications extend to solvents and as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds. Para-xylene is typically produced from petroleum refining processes, often through catalytic reforming or steam cracking.