Monday, February 28, 2011

About Benzene

Benzene is an organic chemical compound.  Its molecular formula is C6H6.  Benzene is a colorless and sweet-smelling liquid.  It is also highly flammable.  Benzene is a known carcinogen, which means  it is a substance that causes cancer.  It is a natural constituent of crude oil and may be synthesized from other compounds present in petroleum.  Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon.  Its structure contains a continuous pi bond. 

Properties of Benzene:


Molecular formula
C6H6
Molar mass
78.11 g/mol
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Density
0.8765 g/cm3
Melting point
5.5oC, 279 K, 42oF
Boiling point
80.1oC, 353 K, 176oF
Solubility in water
1.8 g/L (15oC)
 

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