Applications in Various Industries:
- Chemical Industry: Used as a monomer in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and unsaturated polyester resins.
- Industrial Use: Employed in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, and composites.
- Consumer Products: Found in plastic bottles, food packaging, and high-performance coatings.
Where is PIA Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the oxidation of meta-xylene.
- Consumer Products: Found in PET plastics, coatings, and composites.