Xylene

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance|Organic Chemical

**Definition:** An aromatic hydrocarbon composed of a benzene ring linked to two methyl groups and that exists in three isoforms depending on the sites where the methyl groups are attached. Xylene is used for various industrial applications.

**Synonyms:** - Benzene, Dimethyl- - Dimethylbenzene - Methyl Toluene - Methyltoluene - XYLENE (MIXED ISOMERS) - Xylol