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benzene

CHEBI:CHEBI_16716

Definition

A six-carbon aromatic annulene in which each carbon atom donates one of its two 2p electrons into a delocalised pi system. A toxic, flammable liquid byproduct of coal distillation, it is used as an industrial solvent. Benzene is a carcinogen that also damages bone marrow and the central nervous system.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C6H6
Molecular Mass
78.11184
Charge
0
SMILES
c1ccccc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H6/c1-2-4-6-5-3-1/h1-6H
InChIKey
UHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • [6]annulene
  • Benzen
  • benzene
  • Benzene
  • BENZENE
  • Benzine
  • Benzol
  • benzole
  • Bicarburet of hydrogen
  • Coal naphtha
  • cyclohexatriene
  • Mineral naphtha
  • Phene
  • phenyl hydride
  • Pyrobenzol
  • Pyrobenzole

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:16716

Additional References

Wikipedia:Benzene

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HUMAN OTC DRUG
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UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC
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PELLET
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19830303
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Boiron
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Boiron
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Benzinum
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Benzinum
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