Product Description
Benzene (C₆H₆) is a colorless, highly flammable liquid aromatic hydrocarbon with a characteristic sweet odor. It is a crucial raw material in the chemical industry, widely used in manufacturing polymers, synthetic fibers, rubber, and various other chemical products. Additionally, benzene serves as a key building block for numerous derivatives, including styrene, phenol, cyclohexane, and other industrial chemicals.
Properties
| Chemical Formula: | C₆H₆ |
| Molecular Weight: | 78.11 g/mol |
| CAS Number: | 71-43-2 |
| IUPAC Name: | Benzene |
| Synonyms: | Benzol, Phenyl Hydride, Cyclohexatriene |
| Boiling Point: | 80.1°C |
| Melting Point: | 5.5°C |
| Density: | 0.879 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | 12.8 mmHg at 20°C |
| Solubility: | Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents like alcohol, ether, and chloroform |
| Flash Point: | -11°C (10°F) (closed cup) |
| Appearance: | Colorless liquid with a sweet odor |
| Refractive Index: | 1.501 at 20°C |
| Viscosity: | 0.65 cP at 25°C |
| Evaporation Rate: | 4.4 (butyl acetate = 1) |
Applications of Benzene Chemical Manufacturing
Styrene Production: Benzene is a primary precursor for styrene, which is essential in producing polystyrene, ABS plastics, and synthetic rubber.
Phenol Production: It is also used to manufacture phenol, a key component in plastics, resins, and adhesives.
Cyclohexane Production: Benzene serves as a raw material for cyclohexane, which is used to produce nylon and other synthetic fibers.
Caprolactam Production: Benzene is involved in the production of caprolactam, a crucial intermediate for nylon-6.
Product Application
1.Solvent Uses:
Benzene’s solvent properties make it useful in laboratories and industrial processes for dissolving oils, resins, and other substances. However, due to its toxic and carcinogenic nature, safer alternatives are increasingly replacing benzene as a solvent.
2.Pharmaceuticals:
Benzene is employed in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds and intermediates.
3.Rubber Manufacturing:
It is used to produce synthetic rubber (butadiene), which finds applications in tires and other rubber products.
4.Paints and Coatings:
Benzene acts as a solvent in the formulation of paints, coatings, varnishes, and lacquers.
Health and Safety Considerations
Benzene is classified as a carcinogen by leading health organizations, including the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Long-term exposure may cause severe health issues such as leukemia and bone marrow suppression. Safety precautions when handling benzene include:
Wearing protective gloves and clothing
Ensuring proper ventilation
Avoiding direct inhalation of vapors
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Company Profile
Shandong Rongsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. is stationed in a core chemical industrial zone of Shandong Province. As an integrated chemical enterprise combining manufacturing, technical research, domestic distribution and global export trade, we focus on the supply of basic chemical feedstocks and high‑performance functional fine‑chemical additives. Our product lineup serves a wide range of downstream industrial fields, including rubber‑plastic fabrication, coating and ink production, wastewater treatment and multiple other industrial processing scenarios.
We own standardized production premises to carry out rigorous full‑process quality inspection and provide authentic factory‑direct supplies. Removing multi‑tier intermediate channels, we deliver flexible procurement options for international purchasers, such as large‑tonnage bulk consignments, custom‑formula development, tailored packaging specifications and small‑batch sample provision. Our adjustable production capacity meets differentiated client requirements and guarantees stable, on‑time deliveries.
Our proficient overseas sales team has accumulated rich practical experience in cross‑border chemical business. Fully acquainted with import policies and cross‑border logistics arrangements of various countries, we offer overseas partners complete one‑stop export services. Our service includes inquiry reception, sample dispatching, customized solution formulation, customs clearance, cargo coordination and sustained after‑sales follow‑up.
We follow our core business philosophy: quality‑oriented operation and integrity‑based win‑win collaboration. With stable product performance, flexible service patterns and efficient compliance‑compliant shipping resources, we provide cost‑effective and reliable comprehensive chemical supply‑chain solutions for customers around the globe. We hope to build long‑term stable cooperative relationships and act as your trusted supplier in the international fine‑chemical market.
