benzene

C₆H₆
100%
Structural formula of benzene

benzene, benzene, cyclohexa-1,3,5-triene, cyclohexatriene

Benzene occurs as a clear, colorless liquid with a sweet odor and taste. Toxic.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass 78.1
Density 877 g/m³
Melting point 5.53 ℃42 ℉279 K 
Boiling point 80.1 ℃176 ℉353 K 
Flash point -11.6 ℃11.1 ℉262 K 
Fire point 498 ℃928 ℉771 K 
Rel. permittivity 2.28
Partition coeff. (logP) 2.13
Solubility (water)0.0233 mol/L1.82 g/L 
Compound added to the database on November 27, 2020, last modified on September 6, 2022.