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para-xylene [¦par·ə ′zī‚lēn] (organic chemistry) 1,4-C6H4(CH3)2A toxic, combustible liquid; insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether; boils at 139°C; used as a chemical intermediate, and to synthesize terephthalic acid, vitamins, and pharmaceuticals, and in insecticides. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Highest concentrations were measured for m-/ p-xylene (median = 0. Second-quarter contract prices look set to rise another 2-3[cents]/lb for p-xylene and 1. The surface analysis was studied by using cryogenically fractured etched samples in p-xylene. |
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