Hydrocarbon in the form of a clear, flammable liquid. Used as solvent and as part of many petrol fuel formulations. Due to its solvent capacity, also used as the main component of glues for plastic modelling and as a solvent for resins, lacquers, enamels, inks, leather, perfumes and in insecticides and repellents.

Also known as xylol ordimethylbenzene.