BENZENE

An aromatic hydrocarbon present in small proportion in some crude oils and made commercially from petroleum by the catalytic reforming of naphthenes in petroleum naphtha. Also made from coal in the manufacture of coke. Used as a solvent in the manufacture of detergents, synthetic fibers, petrochemicals, and as a component of high-octane gasoline.

The simplest aromatic compound with a ring of six carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms. one of the most important feedstocks for the chemical industry.

A type of colorless liquid hydrocarbon that can be used as a motor fuel. Its chemical symbol is C6H6.