Benzene
noun
A clear, colorless, light, inflammatory liquid, obtained by the distillation of certain resinous substances and coal tar.
Benzene is used in making of plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, rubber, dyes, detergents, drugs and pesticides.
Often appears as...
- benzene compound
- benzene ring
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Technical
noun
A clear, colorless, light, inflammatory liquid, obtained by the distillation of certain resinous substances and coal tar.
Benzene is used in making of plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, rubber, dyes, detergents, drugs and pesticides.
Often appears as...
- benzene compound
- benzene ring
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Hazard
Benzene can be dangerous and is a known carcinogen, so it's used cautiously.
Workers handle benzene with protective gear due to its toxicity.
Pro Tip 2/3Industrial Use
Benzene is a common solvent and a starting material in making various products.
Factories often use benzene in synthesizing plastics and pharmaceuticals.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinctive Aroma
Despite its toxicity, benzene has a sweet smell that's noticeable in some work settings.
The faint, sweet odor in the lab indicates the presence of benzene.
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Gulf Oil Plumes Still a...
the most toxic types of hydrocarbons which are these poly aromatic the naphthalene benzene benzene but naphthalene and toluene and things like that the other concern that I have is is just the sheer volume of gas that's been expelled from this wellhead most of that gas is dissolved in the deep water and
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Could a Saturn moon...
and we previously reported while they're not amino acids we're now finding things like propane and benzene hydrogen cyanide and formaldehyde and the tiny water crystals here now look for all the world like they are frozen droplets of salty water which is a discovery that
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Carolyn Porco: Could a...
are in fact more complex than we previously reported. While they're not amino acids, we're now finding things like propane and benzene, hydrogen cyanide, and formaldehyde. And the tiny water crystals here now look for all the world
Video examples
Gulf Oil Plumes Still a...
the most toxic types of hydrocarbons which are these poly aromatic the naphthalene benzene benzene but naphthalene and toluene and things like that the other concern that I have is is just the sheer volume of gas that's been expelled from this wellhead most of that gas is dissolved in the deep water and
Video examples
Could a Saturn moon...
and we previously reported while they're not amino acids we're now finding things like propane and benzene hydrogen cyanide and formaldehyde and the tiny water crystals here now look for all the world like they are frozen droplets of salty water which is a discovery that
Video examples
Carolyn Porco: Could a...
are in fact more complex than we previously reported. While they're not amino acids, we're now finding things like propane and benzene, hydrogen cyanide, and formaldehyde. And the tiny water crystals here now look for all the world
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Otto Wallach
German Scientist
In bitter almond oil, like in a great number of other substances that previously had been counted among the 'aromatic compounds' on behalf of their strong smell, a derivative of benzene is present. The special properties of benzene and its derivatives are caused by the typical arrangement of their carbon atoms.
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Erin Brockovich
American Activist
For me, being green means cleaning up the water. Water is the key. Start with water. You can't ignore the fact that that nearly 80% of US waterways are potentially poisoned - benzene, solvents, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals.
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James Woolsey
American Public Servant
If you own a chemical plant and leak a little benzene, you're in big trouble because everyone knows how carcinogenic it is. But coming out of a tailpipe? The government never does anything about that.
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Margaret Cuomo
American Celebrity
E-cigarettes contain many harmful chemicals that tobacco cigarettes do not contain such as formaldehyde, benzene, propylene glycol, and metals like cadmium, nickel, and tin.
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Otto Wallach
German Scientist
In bitter almond oil, like in a great number of other substances that previously had been counted among the 'aromatic compounds' on behalf of their strong smell, a derivative of benzene is present. The special properties of benzene and its derivatives are caused by the typical arrangement of their carbon atoms.
Quote examples
Erin Brockovich
American Activist
For me, being green means cleaning up the water. Water is the key. Start with water. You can't ignore the fact that that nearly 80% of US waterways are potentially poisoned - benzene, solvents, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals.
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James Woolsey
American Public Servant
If you own a chemical plant and leak a little benzene, you're in big trouble because everyone knows how carcinogenic it is. But coming out of a tailpipe? The government never does anything about that.
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Margaret Cuomo
American Celebrity
E-cigarettes contain many harmful chemicals that tobacco cigarettes do not contain such as formaldehyde, benzene, propylene glycol, and metals like cadmium, nickel, and tin.
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