Chemists have developed a new method to accomplish the programmed synthesis of benzene derivatives with five or six different functional groups that enables access to novel functional organic ...

(Phys.org) —The six-carbon aromatic molecule benzene is a staple of organic chemistry. Benzene-derived molecules have applications that include everything from pharmaceuticals to nano devices. However ...

After experiencing a year of record high prices in 2004, the global benzene market will remain in a tight supply-demand balance through 2007, according to a recent study from Chemical Market ...