| benzene 1,2-dioxygenase | <enzyme> Converts benzene into cis-benzene glycol; consists of a flavoprotein reductase, reductase(bed), and a ferredoxin, ferredoxin(bed), which transfers electrons from NADH to an iron-sulfur protein, isp(bed), which acts as a dioxygenase Registry number: EC 1.14.12.3 Synonym: benzene hydroxylase (26 Jun 1999) |
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| benzene | <chemistry> A volatile, very inflammable liquid, contained in the naphtha produced by the destructive distillation of coal, from which it is separated by fractional distillation. The name is sometimes applied also to the impure commercial product or benzole, and also, but rarely, to a similar mixed product of petroleum. The Benzene nucleus or Benzene ring, is a closed chain or ring, consisting of six carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom attached, regarded as the type from which the aromatic compounds are derived. Structure: C6H6 Origin: From Benzoin. (06 Aug 1998) |
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| benzene mono-oxygenase | <enzyme> Cytochrome p-450-dependent; forms benzene oxide Registry number: EC 1.13.12.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| benzene nucleus | The six conjugated carbon atoms of the benzene ring. (05 Mar 2000) |
| benzene ring | The closed-chain arrangement of the carbon and hydrogen atoms in the benzene molecule. See: cyclic compound. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gamma benzene hexachloride | <chemical> One of the purified isomers of hexachlorobenzene which is used as a scabicide and pediculicide applied topically to the skin in various lotions, creams, and shampoos; gamma benzene hexachloride can be absorbed through the skin. Resembles DDT in its actions but is less persistent. Incorrect name for 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (lindane). Synonym: hexachlorocyclohexane. Acronym: GBH (05 Mar 2000) |
| 1,4-bis(5-phenyloxazol-2-yl)benzene | A liquid scintillation agent used in radioisotope measurement. (05 Mar 2000) |