benzene formula

Other forms: benzene formulae

Definitions of benzene formula
  1. noun
    a closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached
    synonyms: Kekule formula, benzene nucleus, benzene ring
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    type of:
    benzene, benzine, benzol
    a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
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