Physical and Chemical Properties of Styrene
- Styrene Monomer (SM), also known as ethenylbenzene, is an organic compound formed when one hydrogen atom on a benzene molecule is replaced by a vinyl group. Its chemical formula is C₈H₈.
- At room temperature, styrene appears as a colorless, oily liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor.
- It has a freezing point of -30.6°C, a boiling point of 145°C, a relative density of 0.9051, and a flash point of 31.11°C.
Solubility of Styrene monomer (SM)
- Styrene monomer (SM) is insoluble in water, but it is soluble in ethanol, ether, methanol, acetone, and carbon disulfide.
- This solubility profile makes it suitable for a wide range of organic synthesis and industrial applications.
Main Applications of Styrene monomer (SM)
As the most widely used derivative of benzene, styrene monomer plays a crucial role in the field of organic chemical manufacturing.
It serves as a key raw material for producing plastics and synthetic rubbers, as well as for manufacturing various important products such as:
- Polystyrene resin (PS)
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
- Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin (ABS)
These materials are widely used in automotive manufacturing, home appliances, toy production, textiles, paper making, and footwear industries.
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