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What does cyclohexane smell like?

Updated: 12/11/2022
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A very sharp smelling and bitter solvent. The smell is similar to petrol, but much more of a smell that punches you in the back of the throat. Performed an experiment with cyclohexane today, the smell is very powerful and can make some sensitive people gag =D

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