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Xylene
Class
CAS Number
1330-20-7
Trade Name
Xylene; Mixed Xylenes; Xylol
INCI
Xylene
Formula
C8H10
Synonyms
Dimethylbenzene; Xylol; Methyl toluene
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Xylene is a commercial mixture of three isomers: o-, m-, and p-xylene. It appears in a clear liquid which is soluble in alcohol and ether, but insoluble in water.

Xylene has a wide range of industrial applications due to its excellent solvent properties:

  • Solvent: Xylene is a common solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquers and printing inks.
  • Adhesives: Xylene is a component in many adhesives.
  • Cleaning agents: It's used in some industrial and household cleaners for removing grease, oil, and other stubborn substances.
  • Chemical intermediate: Xylene is used as a starting material for the production of other chemicals.
  • Laboratory reagent: Used in laboratories for various purposes, such as cleaning glassware and preparing samples for analysis.
  • Fuel additive: Xylene is sometimes added to gasoline to improve its octane rating.
  • Metalworking fluids: Used in some metalworking fluids as a cutting fluid or coolant.

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