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| − | Benzene is an organic chemical compound with | + | '''Benzene''' is an [[organic]] [[chemical compound]] with formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>6</sub>. It is sometimes abbreviated Ph-H. Benzene is a [[carcinogen]] which is a colorless and flammable liquid that has a pleasant, aromatic odor and a high [[melting point]]. |
| − | A [[hydrocarbon]], benzene is present in small proportion in some crude | + | A [[hydrocarbon]], benzene is present in small proportion in some [[crude oil]]s and made commercially from [[petroleum]] by the [[catalyst|catalytic]] reforming of naphthenes in petroleum naphtha. It is also made from [[coal]] in the manufacture of coke. Benzene is used as a [[solvent]] in the manufacture of detergents, synthetic fibers, petrochemicals, and is a component of high-octane gasoline. |
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Revision as of 21:38, September 30, 2007
Benzene is an organic chemical compound with formula C6H6. It is sometimes abbreviated Ph-H. Benzene is a carcinogen which is a colorless and flammable liquid that has a pleasant, aromatic odor and a high melting point.
A hydrocarbon, benzene is present in small proportion in some crude oils and made commercially from petroleum by the catalytic reforming of naphthenes in petroleum naphtha. It is also made from coal in the manufacture of coke. Benzene is used as a solvent in the manufacture of detergents, synthetic fibers, petrochemicals, and is a component of high-octane gasoline.