Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon which is widely used in industry and medical technology as a solvent. It is a colourless, and sweet-smelling liquid or gas which occurs naturally in petroleum, coal and wood tar, and is named so since it is found in crude wood spirit.

xylene is used in the form of a raw material in the manufacturing of fibres, films, and dyes.

It is used in the laboratories for cooling the reaction vessels.

It is used in the form of a clearing agent.

It is used to make the thick varnishes and paints thinner.