Glossary
BTX : benzene, toluene, xylenes
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Glossary
BTX : benzene, toluene, xylenes

Author : Maud GAYRAL

Publication date: November 10, 2017 | Lire en français

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5. Glossary

BTX ; BTX

Benzene toluene xylenes (BTX) are mono-aromatic volatile organic compounds used as first-generation intermediates or solvents in organic synthesis. Mainly derived from petrochemicals, BTXs are flammable, highly toxic and ecotoxic compounds.

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