C₆H₆C6H678.1100 g·mol⁻¹
Molar mass78.110 g·mol⁻¹calc 78.114 • Atomic weights: CIAAW 2021 (conventional atomic weights)
FormulaC₆H₆C6H6
Classorganic • covalentliquid
| Element | Count | Mass (g/mol) | Mass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 6 | 72.066 | 92.26% |
| H | 6 | 6.048 | 7.74% |
Physical properties
- State at STP
- liquid
- Density
- 0.879 g·cm⁻³ (liquid at 20 °C, 1 atm)
- Melting point
- 278.7 K (1 atm)
- Boiling point
- 353.2 K (1 atm)
Structure & bonding
Planar hexagon with 6pi delocalized electrons (aromatic). Resonance stabilization.
Occurrence & preparation
Petroleum reforming product; isolated by extraction. Carcinogen.
Uses
- Solvent (specialist)
- Precursor to styrene
Safety
Known carcinogen; flammable; vapors toxic.
Consult current SDS. — consult current SDS before handling.