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Benzene

CAS 71-43-2 · C6H6 · 78.11 g/mol

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Benzene (CAS 71-43-2) is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C6H6 and a molecular weight of 78.11 g/mol.

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IUPAC namebenzene
Molecular formulaC6H6
Molecular weight78.11
InChIKeyUHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1=CC=CC=C1
Benzene — Structure
Structure

Primary hazards

Signal word: DangerFlammableFlammableIrritantIrritantHealth HazardHealth Hazard
  • H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
  • H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H315Causes skin irritation
  • H319Causes serious eye irritation
  • H340May cause genetic defects
  • H350May cause cancer

Hazard classification is reproduced from the source dataset. Always confirm against the supplier safety data sheet before handling.

Synonyms

  • benzene
  • 71-43-2
  • benzol
  • Cyclohexatriene
  • benzole
  • Pyrobenzole
  • Benzine
  • Coal naphtha
  • Pyrobenzol
  • Benzen
  • +50 more

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