n.甲苯（染料或火药的原料）

Toluene is a colorless, water-insoluble liquid with the molecular formula C7H8.
甲苯是一种无色、不溶于水的液体，分子式为C7H8。
In the petrochemical industry, toluene is used as a raw material for producing benzene and xylenes.
在石化工业中，甲苯被用作生产苯和二甲苯的原料。
The solvent properties of toluene make it useful in paint thinners, adhesives, and nail polish removers.
甲苯的溶剂性质使其在稀释漆、胶粘剂和指甲油去除剂中有用。
Toluene exposure can cause dizziness, headache, and in severe cases, neurological damage.
暴露于甲苯可能会导致头晕、头痛，在严重的情况下还会造成神经系统损伤。
During the process of TNT (Trinitrotoluene) synthesis, toluene reacts with nitric acid to form the explosive compound.
在三硝基甲苯（TNT）合成过程中，甲苯与硝酸反应生成这种爆炸性化合物。
Toluene undergoes substitution reactions more easily than benzene due to the presence of a methyl group.
由于存在甲基，甲苯比苯更容易发生取代反应。
Researchers detected elevated levels of toluene in groundwater samples near industrial facilities.
研究人员在靠近工业设施的地下水样本中检测到甲苯含量升高。
Workers handling toluene should wear appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent inhalation and skin contact.
处理甲苯的工作人员应穿戴适当的个人防护装备，以防止吸入和皮肤接触。
Toluene's boiling point is around 110.6°C (231.1°F), making it suitable for use in various distillation processes.
甲苯的沸点约为110.6°C（231.1°F），这使得它适用于各种蒸馏过程。
Environmental agencies monitor the emission of volatile organic compounds like toluene to control air pollution.
环保机构监测如甲苯这类挥发性有机物的排放，以控制空气污染。