ABSTRACT Paraxylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon compound with molecular formula C8H10. Paraxylene is used as a raw material for several end products such as pure terephthalic acid (PTA) or dimethyl terephthalate (DMT). Terephthalic acid (PTA) and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) can be processed as materials for the plastic and textile industries. In addition, paraxylene is used as a resin mate…