Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Aromatic hydrocarbons are the collective name for benzene and its carbon and hydrogen-only derivatives, which are hydrocarbon compounds with one or more benzene rings in their molecular structure. The simplest and most important aromatic hydrocarbons are benzene and its congeners toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene, etc.

TYPES OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS

Ethylbenzene

P-XYLENE

M-Xylene

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene

Mesitylene

AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS BENEFITS

Aromatic hydrocarbons, also known as arenes, have several benefits including:

Fuel: Aromatic hydrocarbons are used as fuel additives, due to their high energy density and low volatility.

Solvents: They are widely used as solvents in various industrial processes, due to their non-reactivity and low toxicity.

Intermediates: Aromatic hydrocarbons are used as intermediates in the synthesis of a variety of chemicals such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and plastics.