Benzene
CAS No. 71-43-2
Benzene
C6H6 · MW 78.11
Benzene (CAS 71-43-2) is a organic compounds building block with the molecular formula C6H6 and a molecular weight of 78.11 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
71-43-2
Chemical Name
Benzene
IUPAC Name
Benzene
Molecular Formula
C6H6
Molecular Weight
78.11 g/mol
Category
Organic Compounds
Benzene structure
- SMILES
- c1ccccc1
About Benzene
Benzene (CAS 71-43-2) is a organic compounds building block with the molecular formula C6H6 and a molecular weight of 78.11 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C6H6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 78.11 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 71-43-2 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Benzene |
| IUPAC Name | Benzene |
| SMILES | c1ccccc1 |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
Synonyms
- Benzol
Applications — Benzene
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Benzene is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Benzene as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benzene?
Benzene (CAS 71-43-2) is a organic compounds building block with the molecular formula C6H6 and a molecular weight of 78.11 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Benzene?
The CAS number of Benzene is 71-43-2.
What is the molecular formula of Benzene?
The molecular formula of Benzene is C6H6.
What is the molecular weight of Benzene?
The molecular weight of Benzene is 78.11 g/mol.
What is Benzene used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Benzene is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Benzene as a raw material.
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