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  2. Benzene - Wikipedia

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    Benzene is a natural constituent of petroleum and is one of the elementary petrochemicals. Due to the cyclic continuous pi bonds between the carbon atoms, benzene is classed as an aromatic hydrocarbon. Benzene is a colorless and highly flammable liquid with a sweet smell, and is partially responsible for the aroma of gasoline.

  3. NASA Study on Air-Purifying Houseplants Debunked: Here's the ...

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    “Indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air, depending on where you live, what kind of materials your home was made from, how you cook your food, how you clean, etc.,” says Sarah ...

  4. Benzaldehyde - Wikipedia

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    Amygdalin 2 H 2 O HCN benzaldehyde 2 × glucose 2 × Benzaldehyde contributes to the scent of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus). Reactions Benzaldehyde is easily oxidized to benzoic acid in air at room temperature, causing a common impurity in laboratory samples. Since the boiling point of benzoic acid is much higher than that of benzaldehyde, it may be purified by distillation. Benzyl ...

  5. BTX (chemistry) - Wikipedia

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    In the petroleum refining and petrochemical industries, the initialism BTX refers to mixtures of benzene, toluene, and the three xylene isomers, all of which are aromatic hydrocarbons. The xylene isomers are distinguished by the designations ortho – (or o –), meta – (or m –), and para – (or p –) as indicated in the adjacent diagram.

  6. Catechol - Wikipedia

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    Catechol (/ ˈ k æ t ɪ tʃ ɒ l / or / ˈ k æ t ɪ k ɒ l /), also known as pyrocatechol or 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C 6 H 4 (OH) 2.It is the ortho isomer of the three isomeric benzenediols.

  7. Petrochemical - Wikipedia

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    Petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia. Petrochemicals (sometimes abbreviated as petchems [1]) are the chemical products obtained from petroleum by refining. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as maize, palm fruit or sugar cane.

  8. What is the carcinogen benzene? Experts explain - AOL

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    Two different types of Suave aerosol deodorants were voluntary recalled for containing benzene, a human carcinogen. Here's what you need to know. What is the carcinogen benzene?

  9. Naturally occurring phenols - Wikipedia

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    As they are present in food consumed in human diets and in plants used in traditional medicine of several cultures, their role in human health and disease is a subject of research. [ 1 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] : 104 Some phenols are germicidal and are used in formulating disinfectants.