Benzene can cause cancer according to California Labor Code. It can cause developmental toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
Flammable
Irritant
Health hazard
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Benzene can cause cancer according to California Labor Code. It can cause developmental toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
| Physical Description | Benzene appears as a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Flash point less than 0 °F. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors are heavier th… |
| Color/Form | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor | Aromatic odor |
| Melting Point | 41.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 176.2 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 12 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.879 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 60 mmHg at 59 °F ; 76 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.5011 at 20 °C/D |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| IUPAC Name | benzene |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6 |
| Molecular Weight | 78.11 g/mol |
| CAS | 71-43-2 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=CC=C1 |
| InChIKey | UHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Catalog No | KC.210055 |
| Pack sizes | 500ML · 2.5LTR |
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