Xylene - Wikipedia 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 (CH 3) 2 C 6 H 4 They are derived from the substitution of two hydrogen atoms with methyl groups in a benzene ring; which hydrogens are substituted determines which of three
Xylene: An overview of its health hazards and preventive measures 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 it a potential occupational hazard for the histopathological technicians
Xylene - PubChem Xylene is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid that catches on fire easily It occurs naturally in petroleum and coal tar Chemical industries produce xylene from petroleum It is one of the top 30 chemicals produced in the United States in terms of volume Xylene is used as a solvent and in the printing, rubber, and leather industries
Uses Of Xylene - Sciencing Xylene is a clear, colorless, sweet-smelling solution of three aromatic hydrocarbon isomers produced from crude oil through a process called alkylation Xylene consists of three distinct isomers: paraxylene, orthoxylene and metaxylene
Xylene | NIOSH | CDC 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, confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and in high doses, death Workers may be harmed from exposure to xylene
Xylene Solvent: Uses, Effects, Substitutions | Vertec Bio 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, limits environmental damage, and creates a cleaner world
PUBLIC HEALTH STATEMENT - Toxicological Profile for Xylene - NCBI Bookshelf Xylene is most likely to enter your body when you breathe xylene vapors Xylene may also enter your body if eat or drink xylene-contaminated food or water Less often, xylene enters the body through the skin following direct contact
Xylene | Solvent, Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Organic Compound | Britannica xylene, any of three isomeric dimethylbenzenes [which have the same chemical formula, C 6 H 4 (CH 3) 2, but different molecular structure], used as solvents, as components of aviation fuel, and as raw materials for the manufacture of dyes, fibres, and films
Xylene - Encyclopedia. com xylene (zī´lēn) or dimethylbenzene (dī´mĕthəlbĕn´zēn), C6H4(CH3)2, colorless, oily, liquid aromatic hydrocarbon [1], used extensively as a solvent, obtained from coal tar [2], wood tar, and sometimes from petroleum
Xylene: general information - GOV. UK 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 isomers