benzene

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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.