1,4-Dimethylbenzene Production Cost Analysis 2020

1,4-Dimethylbenzene, also known as p-xylene or para-xylene, is classed as an aromatic hydrocarbon. 1,4-Dimethylbenzene is one of the three isomers of dimethyl benzene, which are better known as xylenes. The p- or para- indicates that the two methyl groups in p-xylene or 1,4-dimethylbenzene occupy diametrically opposite substituent positions, i.e., 1 and 4. It is in the positions of its two methyl groups that it differs from the other isomers, o-xylene and m-xylene. All the xylene isomers are colourless and highly flammable. The melting point of 1,4-dimethylbenzene is the highest among this series of isomers,

The manufacturing of 1,4-dimethylbenzene is significant commercially. It is manufactured by the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphtha as part of the BTX aromatics derived from the catalytic reformate. 1,4-Dimethylbenzene is a crucial chemical feedstock. Among other commercial applications, it is a raw material in the large-scale synthesis of various polymers. It is a component in the manufacturing of terephthalic acid for polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate or PET. It is found in a number of food items such as yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, black walnut, and parsley, which makes 1,4-dimethylbenzene a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. 

Procurement Resource provides an in-depth cost analysis of 1,4-Dimethylbenzene production. The report incorporates the manufacturing process with detailed process and material flow, capital investment, operating costs along with financial expenses and depreciation charges. The study is based on the latest prices and other economic data available. We also offer additional analysis of the report with detailed breakdown of all cost components (Capital Investment Details, Production Cost Details, Economics for another Plant Location, Dynamic Cost Model).