Toluene
PubChem CID | 1140 |
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Chemical Safety |
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Molecular Formula | C7H8 or C6H5CH3 |
Synonyms |
toluene methylbenzene toluol 108-88-3 Benzene, methyl- |
Molecular Weight | 92.14 |
Toluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon composed of a benzene ring linked to one methyl group. Toluene is used a solvent or as a chemical intermediate in various industrial applications. Rapid inhalation of high concentrations of toluene can cause severe neurological complications.