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* Precursor for countless organic syntheses. | * Precursor for countless organic syntheses. | ||
* Detected in [[Miasmarion]] and necrotic biomes. | * Detected in [[Miasmarion]] and necrotic biomes. | ||
* Burned ceremonially in the ancient petrotemples of [[Aetherion]]. | * Burned ceremonially in the ancient petrotemples of [[Aetherion Atmosphere]]. | ||
== Related Atmospheres == | == Related Atmospheres == | ||
Revision as of 15:45, 17 October 2025
Overview
Benzene is the archetypal aromatic compound, forming the basis for an entire class of carbon ring structures. It embodies both stability and danger — a molecule of perfect symmetry whose vapor is narcotic and carcinogenic. In Continuum metaphysics, benzene’s hexagonal ring represents the *geometry of thought*: symmetry bound by peril.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Benzene is planar and cyclic, with delocalized π-electrons that confer aromatic stability. Its vapor burns with a sooty flame and exhibits characteristic UV absorption bands. Psionically, aromatic compounds resonate with memory structures, making benzene vapor mildly hallucinogenic in Miasmarion atmospheres.
Phases
- **Liquid:** Common industrial solvent and reagent.
- **Vapor:** Present in Miasmarion mists, mildly intoxicating.
- **Solid:** Crystalline below 5.5 °C, sometimes used in divine crystallography.
Uses and Occurrences
- Precursor for countless organic syntheses.
- Detected in Miasmarion and necrotic biomes.
- Burned ceremonially in the ancient petrotemples of Aetherion Atmosphere.
Related Atmospheres
Trivia
- Known as “Dream Tar” in early Continuum chemistry.
- Its resonance frequency forms the harmonic base for several Psion-9 spectral chains.