| benzene |
A hydrocarbon of the composition C6H6 and the initial member of the aromatic or benzene series. Its molecular structure is conceived as a ring of six carbon atoms with double linkage between each alternating pair and with hydrogen attached to each carbon atom. Benzene is a minor constituent of most crude oils and is produced mainly by the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphthas and from the various cracking processes. Benzene is a toxic compound.
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| benzene |
An aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of six carbons arranged in a ring, each with a single hydrogen atom attached. The benzene ring is an important building block in organic chemistry. Benzene is a highly toxic, volatile, flammable solvent with strong narcotic properties. It causes serious damage to the blood and bone marrow, as well as leukemia. ...
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| benzodiazepine |
Chemical compound commonly used to treat anxiety, to produce sedation, or as a muscle relaxant. Examples are lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), oxazepam (Serax), and alprozolam (Xanax).
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| benzene |
The simplest aromatic compound with a ring of six carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms, one of the most important feedstocks for the chemical industry.
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| benzoic acid |
A preservative derived from gum Benzoin and other substances used to preserve foods and cosmetics. A tincture of Benzoin is used to harden sensitive skin such as the "elbows" of large dogs that become abraded and sore from lying down. It is anti-fungal and has use in deodorants, dentifrices and other products.
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