toluene

IPA: tˈoʊɫˈʊn

(organic chemistry) A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH₃.C₆H₅, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds.

Examples of "toluene" in Sentences

The main byproducts are benzene and toluene.
A smooth, sweet, toluene smell, if you will.
Then add EtOAc to remove the Toluene and so on.
It is used in the diagnosis of toluene exposure.
This enzyme participates in toluene and xylene degradation.
In this plant toluene is converted into benzene and methane.
It is caused by exposure to organic solvents such as toluene.
A process and catalyst for the disproportionation of toluene is disclosed.
Toluene toxicity refers to the harmful effects caused by toluene on the body.
The light oils were the secondary products benzene, toluene and solvent naphtha.