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|Section2= |Section3= |Section4= |Section7= |Section8= }} Ethylbenzene is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2CH3. It is a highly flammable, colorless liquid with an odor similar to that of gasoline. This monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon is important in the petrochemical industry as an intermediate in the production of styrene, the precursor to polystyrene, a common plastic material. In 2012, more than 99% of ethylbenzene produced was consumed in the production of styrene. Ethylbenzene is also used to make other chemicals, in fuel, and as a solvent in inks, rubber adhesives, varnishes, and paints. Ethylbenzene exposure can be determined by testing for the breakdown products in urine. ==Physical and chemical properties== Ethylbenzene〔 is a colorless liquid that smells similar to gasoline with a sweet aroma, evaporates quickly and is highly flammable. It has a characteristic odor with an odor threshold at 2.3 ppm and a melting point of and a boiling point of .〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.epa.gov/ttnatw01/hlthef/ethylben.html )〕 It is classified as a monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon since it is a compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「ethylbenzene」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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