Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon extracted from cracked gasoline. It is used as a raw material for petrochemicals and as a solvent.
CAS No 71-43-2
HSCode 2902.2
Japan, List of Existing Chemical Substances No. 3-1
Characteristics
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Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon extracted from cracked gasoline, etc. It is used as a raw material for styrene, phenol, cyclohexane, and various other chemicals. It is also used as a solvent.
| Common Names | Benzene |
|---|---|
| Structure |  |
| CAS No | 71-43-2 |
| HSCode | 2902.2 |
| Japan, List of Existing Chemical Substances No | 3-1 |
| Formula | C6H6 |
| Molecular Weight | 78 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Melting Point（℃） | 5.5 |
| Boiling Point（℃） | 80 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.877 |
| Flash Point（℃） | -11 |
| Autoignition Temperature （℃） | 293～563 |
| Flammability Range（％） | 1.4～8 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 0.65 |
| Solubility Parameter | 9.2 |
Applications
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Basic petrochemical raw material, solvent
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