Methyl styrene
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Description
A colorless liquid that is often used as a monomer for polystyrene and polyester resins. Methyl styrene polymerizes with heat or catalysts. It is also acts as a solvent for polyester resins, such as Bio-Plastic® (Wards Natural Science).
Synonyms and Related Terms
isopropenyl benzene; 2-phenylpropene
Other Properties
Soluble in benzene. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C6H5C(CH3):CH2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 98-83-9 |
| Melting Point | -23.21 |
| Density | 0.9062 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 118.2 |
| Boiling Point | 165.38 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Moderate fire risk. Flash point = 54C Explosive limits in air 1.9-6.1% Moderately toxic by inhalation and skin contact.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 627
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979