Benzene Supplier in Malaysia for Industrial Buyers
- Also known as
- Benzol
Benzene is supplied in Malaysia for industrial procurement as a petrochemical intermediate and for defined high-purity requirements. The page is intended for buyers specifying benzene by grade, purity and downstream process rather than for general-purpose solvent or cleaning use.
Commercial requirements include petrochemical or polymer grade for derivative manufacture, nitration grade, and analytical or high-purity material for laboratory work. Benzene is a clear, colourless and highly volatile liquid, also known by the older trade name benzol.
Major derivative chains include ethylbenzene and styrene, cumene and phenol, cyclohexane, nitrobenzene and aniline, alkylbenzene intermediates and maleic anhydride. These chains support polymer, synthetic rubber, resin, dye and other industrial manufacturing processes.
Send the required grade or purity specification, quantity, intended industrial use and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery arrangements and current benzene price are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 71-43-2
- Appearance
- Clear, colourless, highly volatile liquid
Benzene grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrochemical / polymer grade | Clear, colourless liquid | — | Bulk petrochemical feedstock for derivative manufacture, including ethylbenzene, styrene, cumene, phenol and cyclohexane production chains. | — |
| Nitration grade | Clear, colourless liquid | — | Intermediate manufacture where benzene is converted to nitrobenzene and downstream aniline products. | — |
| Analytical or high-purity grade | Clear, colourless liquid | — | Laboratory and research requirements that specify controlled purity. | — |
How to buy benzene from ChemTrade
Request a quote for benzene
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| CAS number | 71-43-2 | — |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Water solubility | Effectively insoluble | — |
| Solvent compatibility | Miscible with most organic solvents | — |
Benzene applications
Common questions about benzene
Which benzene grades can be requested?
Commercial requirements may specify petrochemical or polymer grade, nitration grade, or an analytical or high-purity grade. Send the required purity and end use for review.
Is benzol the same as benzene?
Yes. Benzol is an older trade name for benzene and refers to the same chemical identity. Current procurement documents usually use the name benzene.
Is this benzene intended as a general-purpose solvent?
No. This page is framed for benzene as a petrochemical intermediate and for defined high-purity requirements, not for general cleaning, consumer or routine solvent applications.
What applications should be stated in a benzene enquiry?
State the downstream process, such as ethylbenzene, cumene, cyclohexane or nitrobenzene manufacture, together with the grade, purity and quantity required.
Is benzene interchangeable with toluene or xylene?
No. Benzene, toluene and xylene are separate chemical products. A requirement for one should not be quoted or ordered under the name of another.
How do I request benzene price, packing and documents?
Send the grade, purity specification, quantity, intended use and delivery location. Availability, packing, documentation and current price are confirmed with the quotation.