Xylene

Xylene is a flammable liquid with a sweet odor. It is a common industrial solvent used in various applications

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Xylene is a mixture of three isomeric dimethylbenzene compounds: ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, and para-xylene. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor. Xylene is widely used as a solvent in various industrial applications, including paint thinners, printing inks, and adhesives. It is also used in the production of plastics, synthetic fibers, and dyes.

Usage of Xylene is commonly used as a solvent in paints, coatings, adhesives, and chemical synthesis. It is also used in the laboratory as a clearing agent for tissues in histology

  • Color: Clear, colorless liquid.
  • Model/Type: Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon, often classified into three isomers: ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, and para-xylene.
  • Material: Xylene is derived from crude oil and is composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms in an aromatic structure (C₆H₄(CH₃)₂).

How to Use: Use xylene in well-ventilated areas while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks to avoid inhalation or skin contact.

Application:

  • In manufacturing: as a solvent for paints, varnishes, and adhesives.
  • In chemical processing: as a raw material for producing polymers.
  • In laboratories: for histological sample preparation and tissue processing.