Benzene

from source

C6H6 · 78.11 g/mol

BNZ · benzol · bicarburet of hydrogen · phenyl hydride

What is Benzene?

A perfect ring of six carbons, the pattern that defines aromatic chemistry. It is also in petrol and cigarette smoke and is a known carcinogen. from source

CategoryEveryday chemistry

Chemical familyAromatics

LeaderboardsBiggest Deadliest

Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1=CC=CC=C1

Where you'll find it

Paint and solventwhat else is in it →Fuel and flamewhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 3,306 mg/kg · very low toxicity
Species: rat
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

3,306 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source

2 more reported values

2.89 mg/kgLD50 · other · rat
340 mg/kgLD50 · other · mouse

DangerFlammableIrritantHealth hazardEnvironmentalH225, H302, H304, H315, H319, H332, H335, H336, H340, H341, H350, H361, H370, H372, H401, H411, H412from source

Compare with

Benzene vs Toluene

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 241
Wikidata: Q2270
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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