U+232C "" Benzene Ring Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Math Source: Browser Default

U+232C "" Benzene Ring is a graphic symbol representing the hexagonal structure of a benzene molecule, commonly used in organic chemistry notation. It depicts a hexagon with a circle inscribed inside, which serves as an alternative depiction of the delocalized pi electrons in the benzene ring, replacing the Kekulé structure of alternating single and double bonds. This symbol is part of the Miscellaneous Technical block in Unicode and is often employed in technical diagrams, chemical formulas, and educational materials to indicate the aromatic ring structure efficiently. Its standardized encoding allows chemists and document creators to insert this specialized glyph into digital text without relying on custom graphics or fonts.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x8C 0xAC
UTF-16 Encoding
0x232C
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000232C
C/C++/Java Escape
\u232c