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methylbenzene
This term is the systematic IUPAC name for the chemical compound more commonly referred to as toluene. It is used primarily in formal scientific literature, chemical catalogs, and academic laboratory settings to ensure precise identification of the molecular structure.
As a mass noun representing a chemical substance, it is treated as uncountable. It describes the substance in bulk rather than individual molecules, meaning it does not take a plural form in standard chemical contexts and requires partitive phrases like a volume of or a sample of when referring to specific quantities.
Meanings
A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with a characteristic aromatic odor, also known as toluene, consisting of a benzene ring with a single methyl group attached.
The laboratory technician used methylbenzene as a non-polar solvent for the extraction process.
Examples
The teacher explained that methylbenzene is a common solvent in organic chemistry.
Ensure the methylbenzene is stored in a cool area away from open flames.
I need to check the boiling point of methylbenzene for the lab report.
Methylbenzene has a distinct aromatic smell that is hard to forget.
We used methylbenzene to dissolve the resin during the experiment.
The industrial synthesis of styrene often begins with methylbenzene.
The industrial synthesis of styrene often begins with methylbenzene.
He wondered if the sample contained traces of methylbenzene.