Present name. - Nitro-benzol. C6H5(No2).

Artificial Oil of Bitter Almonds. Nitro-benzine.

Prepared by the action of Nitric Acid on Benzol; when acted upon by reducing agents, such as Zinc and Hydrochloric Acid, Sulphuretted Hydrogen, etc., Nitro-benzol is converted into Aniline.

It may be obtained from the operative chemists.

A notice occurs in Allen's Encyclopaedia.

Preparation. - Solution in rectified spirit.