1methylbenzene
1methylbenzene, also known as toluene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C7H8. It consists of a benzene ring with a single methyl group attached. At room temperature, toluene is a colorless, water-insoluble liquid with a distinctive sweet smell. It is flammable and has a relatively low boiling point of 110.6 degrees Celsius.
Toluene is primarily produced from petroleum during the catalytic reforming of naphtha or as a byproduct of
Exposure to toluene can occur through inhalation of vapors or skin contact. High concentrations can lead to
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