| Formula / Notation | C8H8 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 100-42-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 104.15 |
| Melting Point | -24 to -23 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 293 to 295 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.906 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Styrene monomer, stabilized appears as a clear colorless to dark liquid with an aromatic odor. Vapors heavier than air and irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes. Subject to polymerization. If... |
| Also Known As | Ethenylbenzene; 100-42-5; Phenylethylene; Vinylbenzene; Styrol; Benzene, ethenyl-; Cinnamene; Styrene monomer; Phenylethene; Styrolene |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Styrene?
Styrene is a vinylarene that is benzene carrying a vinyl group. It has been isolated from the benzoin resin produced by Styrax species. It has a role as a mutagen, a mouse metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound, a member of styrenes and a vinylarene.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: styrene
Other Names / Synonyms: Ethenylbenzene; 100-42-5; Phenylethylene; Vinylbenzene; Styrol; Benzene, ethenyl-; Cinnamene; Styrene monomer; Phenylethene; Styrolene
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -24 to -23 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 293 to 295 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.906 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 104.15 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Styrene monomer, stabilized appears as a clear colorless to dark liquid with an aromatic odor. Vapors heavier than air and irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes. Subject to polymerization. If... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Styrene is a vinylarene that is benzene carrying a vinyl group. It has been isolated from the benzoin resin produced by Styrax species. It has a role as a mutagen, a mouse metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound, a member of styrenes and a vinylarene.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Styrene is: C8H8