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'''Benzene'' is an [[aromatic]] chemical known to cause cancer.  Before it was known to be [[carcinogenic]], it was used as an excellent degreaser.  It is an important chemical precursor for many natural compounds.
'''Benzene''' is an [[aromatic]] chemical known to cause cancer.  Before it was known to be [[carcinogenic]], it was used as an excellent degreaser.  It is an important chemical precursor for many natural compounds.

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Benzene is an aromatic chemical known to cause cancer. Before it was known to be carcinogenic, it was used as an excellent degreaser. It is an important chemical precursor for many natural compounds.