What are the properties and uses of styrene (CAS:100-42-5)?

Styrene (CAS: 100-42-5) is an important organic chemical raw material with the chemical formula C8H8. It is a colorless, transparent, oily liquid with a distinctive aromatic odor.

Styrene Physical Properties

• Boiling Point: 145.2°C
• Melting Point: -30.6°C
• Density: 0.905 g/cm³ (20)
• Refractive Index: 1.5467
• Flash Point: 31°C

Styrene Chemical Properties

• Contains dual functional groups of vinyl and benzene rings
• Easily undergoes polymerization to form polystyrene
• Can copolymerize with various monomers to form various copolymers
• Easily self-polymerizes under light, heat, or initiator action

Styrene Applications

• Plastics: Styrene can be used as a raw material for plastics, mainly to produce polystyrene, polystyrene copolymers, etc.
• Synthetic Rubber: Styrene can be used as a raw material for synthetic rubber, such as butyl rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, nitrile rubber, chloroprene rubber, etc.
• Inks and Coatings: Styrene can be used to manufacture inks and coatings. In printing inks, styrene can be used to increase gloss and viscosity, and also to improve drying speed. Other applications: Styrene can also be used to manufacture epoxy resins, for medical purposes, lighting equipment, electronic devices, etc.

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