Used to dye textiles and paper. and for fluorescent effects, this group
of bright yellow to pink to blue-red dyes is distinguished by their xanthene nucleus. When
used in cosmetics, they should be avoided, since they can cause phototoxicitv. See colors.
xylenol
This phenol compound. a petroleum distillate, is used as a
disinfectant and to make phenolic resins.
xylitol
This sugar is derived from the cell walls of plants, especially straw,
corncobs, oat hulls, cottonseed hulls and wood.
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