Benzene can be visualised in multiple ways as seen above:
Ben is a compound called an “aromatic” due to the cyclical structure and linked to the word aroma because of the sweet smell of Benzene. Benzene has the formula C6H6 and is the starting material of many medications and impurities which contain a carbon hexagon ring. Benzene can be described as a reactant of acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin synthesis. Benzene can also be described as a by-product from natural sources of including volcanoes, forest fires, crude oil, gasoline and cigarettes.
