ABSTRACT Paraxylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon compound with the molecular formula C8H10. It is used as a raw material for various end products such as purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT). PTA and DMT can be further processed for use in the plastics and textile industries. Additionally, paraxylene is utilized in the production of resins, synthetic fibers, plasti…