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Toluene (C_6H_5CH_3)

Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-002309

Colorless liquid of the aromatic group of petroleum hydrocarbons, made by the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphthas containing methyl cyclohexane. A high-octane gasoline-blending agent, solvent, and chemical intermediate, and a base for TNT (explosive).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENE-002309
FieldEnergy
SubjectPetroleum
ReferencesEIA Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Toluene (C_6H_5CH_3)",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "Colorless liquid of the aromatic group of petroleum hydrocarbons, made by the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphthas containing methyl cyclohexane. A high-octane gasoline-blending agent, solvent, and chemical intermediate, and a base for TNT (explosive).",
  "subject": "Petroleum",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/toluene-c-6h-5ch-3/"
}

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