| Identification | |
| Name: | Benzene |
| Synonyms: | Benzol; Benzolene; bicarburet of hydrogen; carbon oil; Coal naphtha; cyclohexatriene; mineral naphtha; motor benzol; nitration benzene; Phene; Phenyl hydride; pyrobenzol; AKOS BBS-00004227; BENZENE 5000; BENZENE 300 |
| CAS: | 71-43-2;174973-66-1;54682-86-9 |
| EINECS: | 200-753-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H6 |
| Molecular Weight: | 78.11 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H6/c1-2-4-6-5-3-1/h1-6H |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1114 3/PG 2 |
| Density: | 0.8786 |
| Stability: | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, halogens. Highly flammable. |
| Refractive index: | 1.5011 |
| Water Solubility: | 0.18 g/100 mL |
| Solubility: | Miscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, acetone, oils, carbon tetrachloride, & glacial acetic acid Miscible in most organic solvents. In water, 1.79X10+3 mg/l @ 25 deg C. |
| Appearance: | clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Storage Temperature: | 0-6°C |
| Color: | Clear, colorless liq RHOMBIC PRISMS Colorless to light-yellow liquid [Note: A solid below 42 degrees F]. |
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| Hazard Symbols |
F:Flammable
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