Aromatics

Aromatics, including benzene, toluene, and xylenes, collectively referred to as BTX, are primarily derived from petroleum refineries through extraction from reformate produced in catalytic reformers using naphtha. Alternatively, BTX can be produced through the aromatization of alkanes. These compounds are essential in various industrial processes: benzene is a key raw material for producing dyes and synthetic detergents, while both benzene and toluene are used in the production of isocyanates (MDI and TDI) for manufacturing polyurethanes. Xylenes, on the other hand, are fundamental in the production of plastics and synthetic fibers, supporting many modern industries.