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Molecular formula

C12H6

8 compounds have this formula on CompoundList.

Molar mass
150.18g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
150.0470Da
Atoms
18
Elements
2
Rings plus double bonds
10

The formula C12H6 describes a molecule made of 12 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms. It is written in Hill notation: carbon first, then hydrogen, then the other elements in alphabetical order. The formula tells you which atoms are present, not how they are connected, which is why several different chemicals can share it.

Elemental composition

  • C Carbon × 1295.97%
    12.011 × 12 = 144.132 g/mol
  • H Hydrogen × 64.03%
    1.008 × 6 = 6.048 g/mol
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Compounds with the formula C12H6

Isomers we list, best known first. Open one to see its structure, properties, safety data and suppliers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the molar mass of C12H6?

The molar mass of C12H6 is 150.18 g/mol, calculated from standard atomic weights for 12 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms. The monoisotopic mass is 150.0470 Da.

How many compounds have the formula C12H6?

CompoundList lists 8 compounds with the molecular formula C12H6, including Benzene, 1,3,5-triethynyl-, 1,2-Didehydroacenaphthylene, 1,2,4-Triethynylbenzene. Compounds that share a formula are isomers. They contain the same atoms arranged differently, so their properties, uses and prices can be very different.

What is the degree of unsaturation of C12H6?

C12H6 has a degree of unsaturation of 10. That is the total number of rings and pi bonds (a double bond counts as one, a triple bond as two) in any structure with this formula.