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Ethylbenzene (also: Ethyl Benzene) is a colourless, flammable liquid. Its molecular formula is C8H10 or C6H5C2H5, and its CAS number is 100-41-4. It has a strong petrol-like odour and it is insoluble in water. The compound is found naturally in products such as petrol and coal tar—and is also produced on an industrial scale for inks, paints and insecticides. [1,2]