A colorless flammable liquid, CH3C6H5, obtained from coal tar or petroleum and used in aviation fuel and other high - octane fuels, in dyestuffs, explosives, and as a solvent for gums and lacquers.

• 甲苯一种无色的可燃液体，符号CH3C6H5，从炭焦油或汽油中取得，可用作飞行燃料和其它高辛烷燃料，也可于染料、炸药中，也可用作树胶和油漆中的溶剂