Synonyms
(2H6)Benzene; Benzene-1,2,3,4,5,6-d6; [ChemIDplus] Benzene(d6); d6-Benzene; (d6)Benzene; Benzal-d6; Cyclohexatriene-d6; Phene-d6; Phenyl hydride-d6; Pyrobenzole-d6; [NTP] UN1114
Category
Aromatic Solvents
Description
Colorless to light yellow liquid with an aromatic odor; [NTP]
Sources/Uses
Used for styrene monomer, detergents, nylons, aniline, pesticides, solvents, and paint removers; [NTP] "Deuterated benzene is a common solvent used in NMR spectroscopy." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause blistering and CNS effects; [NTP] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Benzene." See "Deuterium."
Explanatory Notes
VP = 100 mm Hg at 26.1 deg C; [NTP] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Benzene."
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
IARC Carcinogen
Established
NTP Carcinogen
Human carcinogen
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: