Overview
The archetypal aromatic compound with a delocalized pi system; a known carcinogen used in chemical synthesis.
- IUPAC Name
- benzene
- CAS Number
- 71-43-2
- PubChem CID
- 241
- Molecular Formula
- C6H6
- Molar Mass
- 78.114 g/mol
- State at STP
- liquid
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid with sweet aromatic odor
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H225H304H315H319H340H350H372
GHS Pictograms
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