Xylene
= Dimethylbenzene, Xylol
Chemical formula
C6H4(CH3)2
- Isomer: o- CAS[95-47-6] UN1307
- Isomer: m- CAS[108-38-3] UN1307
- Isomer: 4- (= p-) CAS[106-42-3] UN1307
Purpose for use
Organic solvent.
Test organisms
Rotifera: Brachionus calyciflorus (ref. ID; 121, 127)
4-Xylene
Mode of toxic action
Narcotic. (ref. ID; 3327)
Test organisms
Protozoa: Tetrahymena pyriformis (ref. ID; 3327)