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Gasoline (or gas aka. petrol) is the word used in North America for fuel used in automobile. Benzene is a natural constituent of crude oil, highly flammable and one of the basic petrochemicals. Benzene is used as additive in gasoline to improve octane rating but now limited due to its known carcinogen.
However, in many countries, gasoline has a colloquial name derived from that of the chemical benzene e.g., GermanBenzin, Dutch Benzine, Thai Benzin. In other countries, especially in Latin America where Spanish-predominates, it has a colloquial name derived from that of the chemical naphtha e.g. Argentine/ Uruguaian/ Paraguaian nafta. However, the standard Spanish word is "gasolina".
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∙ 10y ago• Benzene is a hydrocarbon molecule and gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons.
• Gasoline contains hydrocarbons with benzene rings.
• Naturally, benzene is present in petrochemicals like gasoline.
• Benzene is added to gasoline, to increase its octane ratingFor more information refer to link below.
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How much benzene is in a gallon of gasoline?
Regulations in the US and Europe limit the benzene content in gasoline to 1% by volume.
Does gasoline have benzene in it?
In the past it has been used as a gasoline additive.
Which is the upper layer between water and benzene?
Benzene
What products contain benzene?
Benzene is a natural component of fuels such as gasoline, and additional benzene is sometimes added to increase the octane rating of gasoline. Benzene was widely used as a solvent in chemical laboratories, but has mostly been replaced by toluene for this function in the years since the ability of benzene to cause cancer was demonstrated. For this reason it has also largely been removed from consumer products. Benzene continues to be used as a raw materials in the manufacture of other chemicals, such as styrene, phenol and cyclohexane. In these applications, when used efficiently, the finished product is essentially free of benzene. Benzene is also used in the manufacture of rubber, lubricants, dyes, detergents, drugs, explosives and pesticides.
What is the state of benzene at 15 degree Celsius?
The melting point of Benzene is 5.5 and its Boiling point is 80.1. So, Below 5.5 , Benzene is a solid. Between 5.5 and 80.1 Its a liquid. After 80.1 Benzene is a Gas..
Deferent between benzene and petroleum benzene?
difference between benzyne and petroleum benzine
How much benzene is in a gallon of gasoline?
Regulations in the US and Europe limit the benzene content in gasoline to 1% by volume.
Is gasoline soluble in benzene?
Yes
What is Benzene additive to?
Benzene is often added to gasoline to increase the octane rating .
Does gasoline have benzene in it?
In the past it has been used as a gasoline additive.
Which solvent oils are most soluble is it in gasoline water ethanol or benzene?
The oils are easily soluble in gasoline (petrol) but they are also soluble in benzene but not in water and ethanol.
Which is the upper layer between water and benzene?
Benzene
What is the difference between fresh and weathered gasoline?
non poll-er
Why does gasoline smell?
Gasoline contains benzene,C6H6, which naturally forms in crude oil, and is furthur refined in gasoline used by our cars. It has a characteristic sweet smell. It is also a known carcinogen.
What is the difference between 5W-30 and 5W-30 for gasoline engines?
The label "for gasoline engines" indicated the additives in the oil are formulating specifically for gasoline engines.
What minerals are in gasoline?
Gasoline often contains a variety of different chemicals or substances. Some of these chemicals include carbon, naphtha, benzene, toluene, and xylene.
What is the difference between gasoline and petrol?
There is none. Petrol is the Anglo word for gasoline, gasoline is the American word for petrol.
