What is Orthoxylene?

Orthoxylene is an isomer of mixed xylene which is extracted through further distillation. It is primarily used as a feedstock for the production of phthalic anyhdride which goes into the plasticizers market, primarily in flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material.

Manufacturing Information

Through a joint venture partnership with Suncor Energy Inc., Sunoco Chemicals markets orthoxylene which is manufactured at Suncor's Sarnia, Ontario, Canada refinery. It is transported by railcar, truck and parcel tanker. Orthoxylene is extracted from xylene through further distillation.