About this product
Meta Xylene (m-xylene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene, CAS 108-38-3, C8H10) is the single meta isomer of xylene, distinct from mixed xylene. Supreme Petro Chemicals, a Chennai importer and bulk distributor, supplies a High-Purity grade specified at 99.0% wt min m-xylene. The maker named on the technical data sheet is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Japan; packs are quoted as ISO tank or bulk, with drums on enquiry. Technical data sheet SPC-TDS-ARO-006 can be downloaded from this page, and a batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery.
Meta Xylene at a glance
- Also known as
- m-Xylene · meta-xylene · metaxylene · 1,3-Dimethylbenzene
- CAS number
- 108-38-3
- HSN code
- 2902 43 00
CAS number and formula checked against PubChem on 21 October 2026. Full grade and property values are in the specifications below. More lookups: chemical abbreviations list · CAS number reference.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
Not available
Technical data sheet (TDS) & Certificate of Analysis
Batch Certificate of Analysis (CoA) · supplied with every delivery
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Product DataGrades & Technical Specifications
Grades & Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear, colourless, free of suspended matter
- Purity
- 99.0 % wt min (m-Xylene)
- Density
- Specific gravity 0.862 – 0.866 at 20/20 °C
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- ISO tank / bulkDrums on enquiry
- Grades Available
- High-Purity (≥ 99%)
- Origin
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Japan (imported)
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2902 43 00
- Storage
- Flammable liquid. Store cool and well ventilated, away from ignition sources and oxidisers; avoid vapour inhalation.
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
What is Meta Xylene? Other names, CAS number, formula and grade
Meta Xylene is m-xylene, also written metaxylene or meta-xylene: 1,3-dimethylbenzene, formula C8H10, CAS 108-38-3. Supreme Petro Chemicals is a Chennai importer and bulk distributor, not a manufacturer. We supply one High-Purity grade, specified at 99.0% wt min m-xylene, with a batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery.
Meta Xylene is one single isomer. Mixed Xylene (CAS 1330-20-7) is a blend of o-, m- and p-xylene with ethylbenzene and is a separate product with its own page. The trade word xylol usually means Mixed Xylene.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | Meta Xylene |
| Other names and spellings | m-Xylene, meta-xylene, metaxylene, 1,3-dimethylbenzene |
| Molecular formula | C8H10 |
| CAS number | 108-38-3 |
| Grade supplied | High-Purity grade (99.0% wt min m-xylene). No food or pharma grade is supplied |
| Maker named on the TDS | Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Japan |
| Pack formats we can quote | ISO tank / bulk; drums on enquiry |
| Technical data sheet | SPC-TDS-ARO-006, downloadable from this page |
| Quality document | Batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery |
Meta Xylene specification: purity, specific gravity, ethylbenzene and other limits
The High-Purity grade is specified at 99.0% wt min m-xylene, clear and colourless (10 APHA max), specific gravity 0.862 to 0.866 at 20/20 degrees C, with limits on non-aromatics, ethylbenzene, o- plus p-xylene, sulphur and moisture. These are the manufacturer's published product specification values; the batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery is the reference for the material you receive.
| Parameter | Unit | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Purity (m-Xylene) | % wt min | 99.0 |
| Appearance | n/a | Clear, colourless, free of suspended matter |
| Colour | APHA max | 10 |
| Specific gravity at 20/20 °C | n/a | 0.862 to 0.866 |
| Distillation range (incl. 139.1 °C) | °C max | 2.0 |
| Acidity | n/a | No free acid |
| Non-aromatics | % wt max | 1.0 |
| Ethylbenzene | % wt max | 0.5 |
| o-Xylene + p-Xylene | % wt max | 1.0 |
| Total sulphur | ppm max | 1.0 |
| Moisture | ppm max | 100 |
| Copper strip corrosion | n/a | 1a (pass) |
Meta Xylene boiling point and density
Two properties buyers often ask for. Density is stated by the TDS; the boiling point is general chemistry knowledge for pure m-xylene and is not an SPC specification limit. Reference: PubChem record for m-xylene.
- Specific gravity at 20/20 degrees C: 0.862 to 0.866 (SPC TDS limit)
- Boiling point of pure m-xylene: about 139 degrees C (general chemistry; the TDS distillation range is centred on 139.1 degrees C)
- Form: clear, colourless liquid, free of suspended matter (SPC TDS)
Meta, ortho or mixed xylene: which one do I need?
Choose Meta Xylene when your process or specification names the meta isomer; choose Ortho Xylene when it names the ortho isomer; choose Mixed Xylene when a blended xylene solvent is acceptable. They are separate products with different CAS numbers and different specifications, so a purchase order should always carry the CAS number.
See the Ortho Xylene and Mixed Xylene product pages for their own specifications. Para-xylene, the third single isomer, is not listed as a separate SPC product.
| Product | CAS | What it is | Grade on its SPC page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Xylene | 108-38-3 | Single meta isomer, 1,3-dimethylbenzene | High-Purity, 99.0% wt min m-xylene |
| Ortho Xylene | 95-47-6 | Single ortho isomer, 1,2-dimethylbenzene | Petrochemical grade, 98.5% min |
| Mixed Xylene | 1330-20-7 | Blend of o-, m- and p-xylene with ethylbenzene | Isomer Grade |
What is Meta Xylene used for?
In general chemistry, m-xylene is mainly a chemical intermediate. Reference: PubChem record for m-xylene. Confirm suitability for your own process before ordering.
- Intermediate for isophthalic acid: m-xylene is oxidised to isophthalic acid.
- Resin manufacturers: isophthalic acid is used in polyester and unsaturated polyester resins.
- Specification-driven buying: chosen when a process or specification names the meta isomer rather than mixed xylene.
Meta Xylene packing and supply from Chennai
Meta Xylene is quoted in ISO tank or bulk, with drums on enquiry. SPC imports it and supplies from its Chennai base (head office Periyamet, warehouse Redhills) to customers in Tamil Nadu and across South India.
- Pack formats: ISO tank / bulk; drums on enquiry
- Maker named on the TDS: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Japan
- Coverage: Chennai, Tamil Nadu and South India
- Quantity, pack and delivery location are confirmed in the quote
Documents with Meta Xylene: TDS and batch Certificate of Analysis
The technical data sheet SPC-TDS-ARO-006 can be downloaded from this page, and a batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery. Compare the batch Certificate of Analysis against the TDS limits on receipt.
- Technical data sheet: SPC-TDS-ARO-006 (PDF on this page)
- Batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery
- TDS values are the manufacturer's published product specification; the delivered batch is confirmed against its own Certificate of Analysis
Meta Xylene storage and handling
Meta Xylene is a flammable liquid. Store it cool and well ventilated, away from ignition sources and oxidisers, and avoid breathing the vapour.
- Keep away from ignition sources and oxidisers
- Store cool and well ventilated
- Avoid vapour inhalation
How to enquire for Meta Xylene
Send five details by call or WhatsApp on +91 86087 80096 and we quote within 4 working hours. A batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery.
- Product and CAS: Meta Xylene, CAS 108-38-3
- Grade: High-Purity, 99.0% wt min m-xylene
- Pack: ISO tank / bulk, or drums on enquiry
- Quantity and delivery location
- Documents you need, such as the TDS and the batch Certificate of Analysis
Figures on this page are drawn from the manufacturer documents and safety data sheets we hold for this product. Content last checked 16 October 2026. Always confirm against the batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meta Xylene, and what is its CAS number?
Meta Xylene is m-xylene (1,3-dimethylbenzene), formula C8H10, CAS 108-38-3. It is also written metaxylene or meta-xylene. It is a single isomer of xylene, not a blend.
What is the difference between ortho, meta and para xylene, and how is mixed xylene different?
The three isomers differ in where the two methyl groups sit on the benzene ring. SPC lists Meta Xylene (CAS 108-38-3) and Ortho Xylene (CAS 95-47-6) as separate single-isomer products. Mixed Xylene (CAS 1330-20-7) is a blend of o-, m- and p-xylene with ethylbenzene.
Is xylol the same as Meta Xylene?
Not exactly. In the solvent trade xylol is used loosely for xylene in general, and a buyer asking for xylol usually means Mixed Xylene. If you need the single meta isomer, ask for Meta Xylene, CAS 108-38-3.
What purity does your Meta Xylene have?
The High-Purity grade is specified at 99.0% wt min m-xylene, with ethylbenzene 0.5% wt max and o-xylene plus p-xylene 1.0% wt max. The full list of limits is in the specification table on this page and in the downloadable TDS. They are the manufacturer's published values; a batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery.
Who makes the Meta Xylene you supply?
The maker named on our technical data sheet is Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Japan. SPC is a trader, importer and bulk distributor, not a manufacturer.
Do you supply Meta Xylene in Chennai, and in what packaging?
Yes. Supreme Petro Chemicals supplies Meta Xylene from Chennai (head office Periyamet, warehouse Redhills) to customers in Tamil Nadu and across South India. It is quoted in ISO tank or bulk, with drums on enquiry. Call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 and we quote within 4 working hours.
Can I download the Meta Xylene technical data sheet, and what comes with each delivery?
Yes. Technical data sheet SPC-TDS-ARO-006 is a PDF download on this page. A batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery.
Should I buy Meta Xylene or Mixed Xylene?
Buy Meta Xylene when your specification names the meta isomer, CAS 108-38-3, at 99.0% wt min. Buy Mixed Xylene (CAS 1330-20-7) when a blended xylene solvent is acceptable. Put the CAS number on the purchase order.
What is Meta Xylene used for?
M-xylene is oxidised to isophthalic acid, which is used in polyester and unsaturated polyester resins. Buyers also specify it when a process names the meta isomer rather than mixed xylene. Confirm suitability for your own process before ordering.
What is the boiling point and density of Meta Xylene?
Pure m-xylene boils at about 139 degrees C (general chemistry). Our TDS limits specific gravity to 0.862 to 0.866 at 20/20 degrees C.
Is Meta Xylene food grade or pharma grade?
No. SPC supplies Meta Xylene as a High-Purity grade (99.0% wt min m-xylene). No food grade or pharma grade is supplied.
How should Meta Xylene be stored?
Meta Xylene is a flammable liquid. Store it cool and well ventilated, away from ignition sources and oxidisers, and avoid breathing the vapour.
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