# Aromatics

Pyanodons fluid · internal name `aromatics` · fuel value 0.35MJ · first craftable in tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics/

## Produced by (17 recipes)

### Aromatics (`aromatics`)

- 2 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 2 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 200 × [Olefins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/olefin.md), 200 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 200 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Made in: Olefin plant MK 01, Olefin plant MK 02, Olefin plant MK 03, Olefin plant MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Fuel production - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fuel-production-mk02.md)

### Aromatics (`light-oil-aromatics`)

- 2 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 50 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md)
- Results: 50 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 25 × [Gasoline](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/gasoline.md)
- Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md)

### Aromatics (`black-liquor`)

- 5 s · tier 1 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 80 × [Black liquor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/black-liquor.md), 100 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md)
- Results: 100 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 50 × [Acetone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acetone.md)
- Made in: Gasifier MK 01, Gasifier MK 02, Gasifier MK 03, Gasifier MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Fiberboard](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fiberboard.md)

### Aromatics (`aromatics-from-naphthalene`)

- 2 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 75 × [Naphthalene oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/naphthalene-oil.md)
- Results: 40 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 3 × [Coke](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/coke.md)
- Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Light oil processing - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/light-oil-mk01.md)

### Aromatics (`lignin-to-aromatics`)

- 10 s · tier 4 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 5 × [Lignin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lignin.md)
- Results: 150 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md)
- Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Cellulose - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/cellulose-mk02.md)

### Aromatics (`oleo-gasification`)

- 3 s · tier 4 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 200 × [Oleochemicals](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oleochemicals.md), 200 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md), 250 × [Oxygen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/oxygen.md)
- Results: 200 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 300 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md)
- Made in: Gasifier MK 01, Gasifier MK 02, Gasifier MK 03, Gasifier MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Mukmoux](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/mukmoux.md)

### Aromatics (`aromatics2`)

- 2 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 150 × [Refined syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/refsyngas.md), 500 × [Hydrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen.md), 10 × [Biomass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/biomass.md)
- Results: 300 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md)
- Made in: Gasifier MK 01, Gasifier MK 02, Gasifier MK 03, Gasifier MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Advanced oil processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/advanced-oil-processing.md)

### Aromatics from plants (`aromatic-organic`)

- 10 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 20 × [Fawogae](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fawogae.md), 5 × [Ralesia](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ralesia.md)
- Results: 200 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md)
- Made in: Gasifier MK 01, Gasifier MK 02, Gasifier MK 03, Gasifier MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Sulfur processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/sulfur-processing.md)

### Breed aromatics (`pa-aromatics`)

- 15 s · tier ?
- Ingredients: 100 × [Syngas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/syngas.md), 1 × [Proton receiver](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/proton-receiver.md)
- Results: 100 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 0.3 × [Crystallographic substrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crystallographic-substrate.md) (30% chance)
- Made in: Particle accelerator MK 01, Particle accelerator MK 02, Particle accelerator MK 03, Particle accelerator MK 04
- Unlocked by an upgrade choice (script), not research

### Carbon dioxide (`tar-distilation`)

- 2.5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 350 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md)
- Results: 500 × [Flue gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/flue-gas.md), 100 × [Carbon dioxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/carbon-dioxide.md), 100 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 1 × [Rich clay](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/rich-clay.md)
- Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Tar processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tar-processing.md)

### Benzene (`coal-slurry-fuel`)

- 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 200 × [Coal water slurry](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/coal-slurry.md)
- Results: 50 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 50 × [Benzene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/benzene.md)
- Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md)

### Tall oil (`tar-talloil`)

- 5 s · tier 2
- Ingredients: 120 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md)
- Results: 50 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md), 50 × [Tall oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tall-oil.md), 20 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md)
- Made in: Destructive distillation column MK 01, Destructive distillation column MK 02, Destructive distillation column MK 03, Destructive distillation column MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md)

### Tall oil separation (`tall-oil-separation`)

- 5 s · tier 2 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 10 × [Tall oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tall-oil.md), 20 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md)
- Results: 10 × [Benzene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/benzene.md), 10 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md)
- Made in: Fluid Separator MK 01, Fluid separator MK 02, Fluid separator MK 03, Fluid separator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Advanced separation](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fluid-separation.md)

### Outlet gas (stage 4) (`outlet-gas-04`)

- 3 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 100 × [Outlet gas (stage 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/outlet-gas-03.md), 50 × [Tall oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tall-oil.md)
- Results: 100 × [Outlet gas (stage 4)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/outlet-gas-04.md) (1000°C), 300 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md)
- Made in: Wet scrubber MK 01, Wet scrubber MK 02, Wet scrubber MK 03, Wet scrubber MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Coke processing - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/coke-mk03.md)

### Separate liquid petroleum gas (`liquid-petgas-separation`)

- 5 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 20 × [Liquified petroleum gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/liquid-petgas.md), 2 × [Activated carbon](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/active-carbon.md)
- Results: 10 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 20 × [Gas stream](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/gas-stream.md)
- Made in: Fluid Separator MK 01, Fluid separator MK 02, Fluid separator MK 03, Fluid separator MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Liquid petroleum processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/liquid-petroleum-processing.md)

### Sulfuric acid (`sulfuric-petgas`)

- 9.5 s · tier 7 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 250 × [Petroleum gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/petroleum-gas.md), 2000 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md), 150 × [Acid gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/acidgas.md), 5 × [Chromium](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromium.md)
- Results: 100 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 2000 × [Steam](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/steam.md) (150°C), 500 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md)
- Made in: FTS reactor MK 01, FTS reactor MK 02, FTS reactor MK 03, FTS reactor MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Advanced oil processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/advanced-oil-processing.md)

### Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) hydrocracking (`high-distillate-to-anthracene-oil`)

- 10 s · tier ?
- Ingredients: 125 × [High distillates](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/high-distillate.md), 50 × [Hydrogen](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/hydrogen.md)
- Results: 75 × [Anthracene oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/anthracene-oil.md), 26 × [Naphthalene oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/naphthalene-oil.md), 24 × [Light oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/light-oil.md), 12 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md)
- Made in: Tar processing unit MK 01, Tar processing unit MK 02, Tar processing unit MK 03, Tar processing unit MK 04
- Unlocked by an upgrade choice (script), not research

## Used in (19 recipes)

- Plastic bar (`aromatics-to-plastic`, tier 0) → [Plastic bar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/plastic-bar.md)
- Polybutadiene (`polybutadiene`, tier 1) → [Polybutadiene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/polybutadiene.md)
- Decalin (`decalin`, tier 2) → [Decalin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/decalin.md)
- Diesel (`aromatics-2-diesel`, tier 2) → [Diesel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diesel.md)
- Diesel (`aromatics-2-diesel2`, tier 2) → [Diesel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diesel.md)
- Petroleum gas (`aromatics-2-petgas2`, tier 2) → [Petroleum gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/petroleum-gas.md)
- Petroleum gas (`aromatics-to-petgas`, tier 2) → [Petroleum gas](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/petroleum-gas.md)
- Nuclear sample (`nuclear-sample`, tier 4) → [Nuclear sample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nuclear-sample.md)
- Terephthaloyl chloride (TCl) (`tpa`, tier 4) → [Terephthaloyl chloride (TCl)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tpa.md)
- Aerofloat 15 (`aerofloat-15`, tier 5) → [Aerofloat 15](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aerofloat-15.md)
- Alamac (`alamac`, tier 5) → [Alamac](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/alamac.md)
- Benzene (`benzene-aromatics`, tier 5) → [Benzene](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/benzene.md)
- Crude oil (`dirty-reaction`, tier 5) → [Crude oil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/crude-oil.md)
- Kimberlite pulp (`kimberlite-pulp`, tier 5) → [Kimberlite pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/kimberlite-pulp.md)
- Olefins (`aromaticsolefin`, tier 5) → [Olefins](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/olefin.md)
- Produce lubricant from aromatics (`aromatics-to-lubricant`, tier 5) → [Lubricant](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/lubricant.md)
- Xylenol (`xylenol-3`, tier 5) → [Xylenol](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/xylenol.md)
- Gadolinium oxide (`gd-oxide`, tier 6) → [Gadolinium oxide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gd-oxide.md)
- Organic solvent (`organic-solvent`, tier 6) → [Organic solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/organic-solvent.md)