In organic chemistry, xylene or xylol (from Greek ξύλον (xylon) 'wood'; [1][2] IUPAC name: dimethylbenzene) are any of three organic compounds with the formula (CH3)2C6H4.

Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon known for its wide usage in tissue processing, staining and cover slipping in the histology laboratory. The hazards of xylene are well documented, making …

Xylene (C 8 H 10) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. Exposure to xylene can irritate the eyes, nose, skin, and throat. Xylene can also cause headaches, dizziness, …

Nov 29, 2018 · Xylene consists of three distinct isomers: paraxylene, orthoxylene and metaxylene. Xylene is both naturally occurring and manmade, and is widely used as a solvent in the …

In this report, the terms xylene, xylenes, and total xylenes will be used interchangeably. There are three forms of xylene in which the methyl groups vary on the benzene ring: meta -xylene, ortho …

Jul 17, 2024 · Xylene has been a go-to solvent for decades, but research and modern technology have made better options widely available. Choosing a bio-based solution protects workers, …

In this report, the terms xylene, xylenes, and total xylenes will be used interchangeably. There are three forms of xylene in which the methyl groups vary on the benzene ring: meta-xylene, ortho …

Jun 2, 2025 · Xylene, any of three isomeric dimethylbenzenes [which have the same chemical formula, C6H4(CH3)2, but different molecular structure], used as solvents, as components of …

Dec 4, 2024 · Xylene is a colourless, flammable liquid with a sweet odour that exists in three forms: meta-xylene, ortho-xylene and para-xylene. The three different forms are known as …

The commercial product mixed xylenes (a technical product generally containing 20% each of o-xylene, p-xylene and ethylbenzene, as well as small quantities of toluene) analogously to …