Xylene is widely used as a solvent in various industries.
It serves as a raw material in the production of synthetic fibers, plastics (like polyethylene terephthalate, or PET), and dyes.
It's a common component in paint thinners, lacquers, adhesives, and cleaning products.
It's used as a clearing agent in histology to prepare and stain tissue samples for microscopy, as well as a solvent for guttapercha in dentistry.