Phenol Benzene Plays an Important Part share 157 days ago by Jinwoo Youl Kim Because it is a known carcinogen, its use as an additive in gasoline is now limited, but it is an important industrial solvent and precursor in the production of drugs, plastics, synthetic rubber, and dyes. Benzene is a natural constituent of crude oil, and may be synthesized from other compounds pr ... Chemistry Korea - chemistrykorea.com |