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1. Ethylene (C₂H₄)

• Primary Use: The most important petrochemical, used to make:
  • Plastics: Polyethylene (PE) for packaging, bottles.
  • Chemicals: Ethylene oxide (antifreeze), PVC, polystyrene.
• Production: Steam cracking of naphtha or ethane.

2. Propylene (C₃H₆)

• Primary Use: Key for:
  • Plastics: Polypropylene (PP) for textiles, automotive parts.
  • Chemicals: Acrylonitrile (synthetic fibers), propylene oxide (foams).
• Production: Byproduct of ethylene cracking or fluid catalytic cracking (FCC).

3. Butadiene (C₄H₆)

• Primary Use: Essential for:
  • Synthetic Rubber: Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) for tires.
  • Plastics: ABS (used in electronics, automotive parts).
• Production: Extracted from C₄ streams in refineries.

4. Benzene (C₆H₆)

• Primary Use: Aromatic hydrocarbon used in:
  • Plastics: Polystyrene, nylon.
  • Chemicals: Detergents, dyes, pharmaceuticals.
• Production: Catalytic reforming of naphtha.

5. Toluene (C₇H₈)

• Primary Use: Important for:
  • Solvents: Paints, adhesives.
  • Chemicals: TNT (explosives), benzene production.
• Production: Refined from crude oil or catalytic reforming.

6. Xylene (C₈H₁₀, mixed isomers)

• Primary Use: Key in:
  • Plastics: PET (polyethylene terephthalate) for bottles.
  • Chemicals: PTA (purified terephthalic acid) for polyester fibers.
• Production: Catalytic reforming and distillation.