Benzene

Name:

Benzene (Related Reference)

EINECS:

200-753-7

Molecular Formula:

C6H6

CAS Registry Number:

71-43-2

Synonyms:

1,3,5-Cyclohexatriene; Benzol; Benzole; Coal naphtha; Cyclohexatriene; NSC 67315; Phene; Phenylhydride; Pyrobenzol; Pyrobenzole; [6]Annulene

InChI:

InChI=1S/C6H6/c1-2-4-6-5-3-1/h1-6H

Molecular Structure:

This structure is also available as a 2d Mol file

Chemical Properties

Appearance:

Clear liquid

Molecular Weight:

78.11

Density:

0.8786

Boiling Point:

80 C

Melting Point:

6 C

Flash Point:

-11 oC

Storage Temperature:

0-6°C

Refractive index:

1.5011

Solubility:

Slightly soluble

Stability:

Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, halogens. Highly flammable.

Safety Data of 71-43-2

Risk Codes:

R45;R46;R11;R36/38;R48/23/24/25;R65

Safety Statements:

S53;S45

Hazard Symbols:

F: Flammable

T: Toxic
HazardClass:3

MSDS infomation:

Benzene (71-43-2).msds