Chem. [f. XYL-ENE or XYL-IC + -ID4 + -INE5.] a. An amine-derivative of xylene, homologous with aniline, occurring in several isomeric modifications having the formula C6H3(CH3)2NH2; used in the preparation of artificial dyes. Called also Xylidamine. b. = XYLOIDIN.
1850. Jrnl. Chem. Soc., III. 184. Mononitroxylol, when dissolved in alcohol, and treated with hydrosulphate of ammonia, yields a base analogous to toluidine; it may be called Xylidine.
1868. Watts, Dict. Chem., V. 1059. Xylidine is a colourless liquid, heavier than water.
