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**Molecular formula:** C₆H₆
**Molar mass:** 78,11 g/mol
**Information:** Benzene is an aromatic, carcinogenic, toxic liquid with a sweet odour. When it burns it produces large amounts of soot. Its vaporisation explodes in the air after ignition.
**Use:** It is used as a solvent for many organic substances. It is an important raw material for the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals.