C6H6: meaning, definitions and examples

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C6H6

 

[ หˆbษ›nziหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

C6H6, commonly known as benzene, is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet odor and a distinct taste. It is one of the simplest aromatic hydrocarbons and is widely used as a solvent and an intermediate in the production of other chemicals.

Synonyms

aromatic hydrocarbon, benzene, phenyl.

Examples of usage

  • Benzene is used in the manufacture of plastics.
  • The solvent was found to contain high levels of benzene.
  • Benzene exposure can pose health risks to workers.
  • Benzene is a foundational compound in organic chemistry.

Translations

Translations of the word "C6H6" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ C6H6

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ C6H6

Etymology

The term 'benzene' is derived from 'gum benzoin', which is a resin obtained from the bark of certain trees. The compound was first isolated in 1825 by Scottish scientist Michael Faraday. He discovered it through the distillation of whale oil and named it 'bicarburet of hydrogen'. The name 'benzene' was proposed by the German chemist August Wilhelm von Hofmann in 1855, in reference to the name of the compoundโ€™s source, benzoin. Benzene became known as an aromatic hydrocarbon due to its distinct, pleasant fragrance, characteristic of many natural substances. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the chemical structure and properties of benzene were extensively studied, leading to its recognition as a significant industrial compound. Its significance in the field of organic chemistry cannot be overstated, as it paved the way for the development of further studies on hydrocarbons and their derivatives.