Toluene vs. Xylene

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07-02-2007, 06:23 AM

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Toluene vs. Xylene

Toluene RON is 114, Xylene is 117. Toluene price is 10% more expensive than xylene.
Is Xylene more cost efficient as octane booster?
Why is toluene more popular to use as octane booster?

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07-02-2007, 09:22 AM

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xylene is very, very toxic. Toluene is also very readily available from places like Sherwin Williams

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07-02-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by darmawaa

Toluene RON is 114, Xylene is 117. Toluene price is 10% more expensive than xylene.
Is Xylene more cost efficient as octane booster?
Why is toluene more popular to use as octane booster?

Assuming you can find a station close by, racing fuel would be my choice - why try to mix your own?. In Denver, 100 octane unleaded can be found.