Another name for benzene is benzol. Other historic, theoretical, or not recommended names include cyclohexa-1,3,5-triene, 1,3,5-cyclohexatriene, [6]annulene, and phene.
The compound, benzene, is an important organic chemical compound. It is a colorless and highly flammable liquid with a sweet odor. Benzene is a natural constituent of crude oil and is one of the elementary petrochemicals. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals, such as ethylbenzene (for styrene production), cumene (for phenol and acetone production), and cyclohexane (for nylon production).
Here's a breakdown of some of the alternative names for benzene:
- Benzol: This is a historical and German name for benzene.
- Cyclohexa-1,3,5-triene/1,3,5-Cyclohexatriene: These names reflect benzene's structure as a cyclic compound with three alternating double bonds. However, they are theoretical as benzene does not behave chemically as a typical triene due to resonance.
- [6]Annulene: This is a systematic name, but it is generally not recommended.
- Phene: This is another historic name for benzene.
