Purity of Product | Higher purity levels are achieved | Lower purity levels |
Yield | Generally higher yield | Lower yield compared to o-xylene |
Production Cost | Higher due to the cost of o-xylene | Lower due to cheaper naphthalene |
Process Use Time | Shorter process time | Longer process time |
Environmental Impact | Lesser environmental impact | Higher environmental impact |
Raw Material Availability | Less abundant than naphthalene | More readily available |
Technology and Equipment | Advanced technology required | Conventional technology sufficient |
Energy Consumption | Lower due to efficient processing | Higher due to intense processing |
Market Demand | Suited for applications demanding high purity | Suited for large-scale, cost-effective production |