metaxylylene
Meta-xylylene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H10. It is one of three structural isomers of xylene, the other two being ortho-xylylene and para-xylylene. In meta-xylylene, the two methyl groups are attached to a benzene ring at positions 1 and 3. This arrangement is also referred to as 1,3-dimethylbenzene. Meta-xylylene is a colorless liquid at room temperature and is flammable. It has a distinct aromatic odor.
Meta-xylylene is primarily used as a precursor in the production of isophthalic acid, which is a key