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A sweet smelling, highly toxic hydrocarbon. Long-term exposure to benzene is known to cause anemia and leukemia. The anemia associated with benzene exposure is termed aplastic anemia. The types of leukemia associated with benzene exposure are adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). It is thought that benzene induc [..]
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A chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle emissions, and gasoline fumes. Exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing leukemia.
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  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 [..]
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1835, benzine, altered from German Benzin, coined in 1833 by German chemist Eilhardt Mitscherlich (1794-1863) from Benz(oesäure) "benzoic acid" + -in, indicating "derived from" (se [..]
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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 ma [..]
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toxic chemical used to create plastics and dyes.
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Organic compound of formula C6H6 consisting of a symmetrical six-membered ring structure. Benzene is the parent compound of the aromatic group of compounds, consisting of toluene, the xylenes, etc., w [..]
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n. a chemical compound which is a liquid mixture of hydrocarbons. It is formulated with the properties of being colorless yet volatile and flammable. When chronically inhaled as a volatile solvent, th [..]
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Solvent that is volatile and when inhaled causes kidney failure and eventually death. See inhalent abuse, inhalent dependence.
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A chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle emissions, and gasoline fumes. Exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing leukemia.
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(C6H6) A colorless, flammable liquid derived from petroleum and used in a wide variety of chemical products, including DDT, detergents, insecticides, and motor fuels. Benzene can cause cancer.
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(n) a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
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Oranic fluid with an aromatic smell which is considered to be carzenogenic. Benzene is the most simple compound based on a hexagonal ring of carbon atoms (called the "benzene ring"). The chemical composition is C6H6.  That means that the molecule is a Carbon hexagone with an additional hydrogen link to each carbon atom. Because of [..]
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a toxic and carcinogenic air pollutant that is used as a solvent but is also emitted from a broad range of combustion sources, including motor vehicles and woodheaters.
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An air pollutant produced via the combustion engine an the fossil fuels it burns. Booster Seat
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A monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C6H6. It is a key precursor for a number of organic compounds, such as plastics, solvents, detergents, colorants, drugs, food additives, fr [..]
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Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry Benzene: An aromatic hydrocarbon of molecular formula C6H6, characterized by a ring of six carbon atoms, bonded by alternating single and double bonds. A benz [..]
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A petroleum derivative widely used in the chemical industry.  A few uses are: synthesis of rubber, nylon, polystyrene, and pesticides; and production of gasoline.  Benzene is a highly volatile chemical readily absorbed by breathing, ingestion or contact with the skin.  Short-term exposures to high concentrations of benzene may result in death follo [..]
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Benzene is an aromatic organic compound which is a minor constituent of petrol (about 2% by volume). The main sources of benzene in the atmosphere in Europe are the distribution and combustion of petrol. Combustion by petrol vehicles is the largest component (70% of total emissions) whilst the refining, distribution and evaporation of petrol from v [..]
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The acronym used for compounds typically found in petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel fuel.
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Toxic, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon byproduct of Coal Distillation. It is used as an industrial solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquer thinners, Gasoline, etc. Benzene causes Central Nervous [..]
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Toxic, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon byproduct of coal distillation. It is used as an industrial solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquer thinners, gasoline, etc. Benzene causes central nervous [..]
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A chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle emissions, and gasoline fumes. Exposure to benzene may increase the risk of developing leukemia.
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An aromatic hydrocarbon (C6H6) that is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid. Benzene is obtained chiefly from coal tar and is used as a solvent for resins and fats and in the manufacture of dyes. B [..]
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A colorless and flammable toxic liquid used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, and as a motor fuel. Exposure to benzene can increase the risk of cancer and lead to anemia and a decrease in blood platelets.
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Benzene is an aromatic organic compound which is a minor constituent of petrol (about 2% by volume). The main sources of benzene in the atmosphere in Europe are the distribution and combustion of petr [..]
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C6H6, an aromatic hydrocarbon. It can be found in the air by several different ways of transmission. It can be produced for use with plastic or produced through the burning of fossil fuels. Benzene ca [..]
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A cancer-causing chemical associated with fuels, such as gasoline. Benzene evaporates quickly and dissolves easily in water.
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Organic chemicals found in fuels that evaporate quickly and can cause cancer.
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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. Used as a solvent in the manu [..]
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Petrochemical process in which benzene, toluene, and xylene are separated and purified. Benzene is used in drugs, plastics, synthetic rubber and dyes, while toluene is used in solvents, paints, adhesi [..]
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ben-zeen An aromatic hydrocarbon present to a minor degree in most crude oils. (Products manufactured from benzene include styrene, phenol, nylon and synthetic detergents.)
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the simplest aromatic compound with a ring of six carbon atoms; one of the most important feedstocks for the chemical industry.
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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 th [..]
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An aromatic hydrocarbon present in small proportion in some crude oils and made commercially from petroleum by the catalytic reforming of napthenes in petroleum naptha. Also made from coal in the manufacture of coke. Used as a solvent, in manufacturing detergents, synthetic fibers, and petrochemicals and as a component of high-octane gasoline.
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Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylenes (BTEX), and substituted benzyne are the most common aromatic compounds in petroleum, making up to a few percent of the total mass of some crude oils. BTEX are the most soluble and mobile fraction of crude oil. BTEX are also hazardous, carcinogenic, and neuro-toxic compounds subject to hazardous materials regu [..]
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a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid used extensively in organic chemistry as a base structure to which different atoms and molecular structures can be attached. It is used to make medicine, crop protection chemicals and many other beneficial products. It is also used as a solvent and component in motor fuels.
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An aromatic hydrocarbon which is obtained chiefly from coal tar. It is used as a solvent for resins and in dye manufacture. It is one of the top 10 chemicals produced by volume.
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Benzene is the simplest aromatic compound, with a ring of six carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms. It is a colourless liquid occurring naturally in fossil raw materials such as crude oil and coal, produced during processing of petroleum liquids and through chemical reactions. It is one of the most important feedstocks for the chemical industry, use [..]
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the simplest aromatic hydrocarbon
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A petroleum derivative widely used in the chemical industry. A few uses are: synthesis of rubber, nylon, polystyrene, and pesticides; and production of gasoline. Benzene is a highly volatile chemical [..]
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