In the body, benzene is enzymatically converted to a series of oxidation products including muconic acid, phenylmercapturic acid, phenol, catechol, hydroquinone and 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene.
en.wikipedia.org Because its molecules contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms, benzene is classed as a hydrocarbon.
en.wikipedia.org Until the late 1970s, many hardware stores, paint stores, and other retail outlets sold benzene in small cans, such as quart size, for general-purpose use.
en.wikipedia.org There are four peaks between 130-140 ppm from the carbons in the benzene ring.
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