Styrene 39 (organic compound)

Styrene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H8.The electron of the vinyl group is conjugated with the benzene ring,and it is insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.It is an important monomer for synthetic resins,ion exchange resins,and synthetic rubber.
On October 27,2017,the International Agency for Research on Cancer(IARC)of the World Health Organization released a preliminary list of carcinogens,with styrene listed as a Group 2B carcinogen.
Chinese name:Styrene
Foreign name:Styrene ethylbenzene
Alias:Vinylbenzene
Chemical formula:C8H8
Molecular weight:104.15
CAS login number:100-42-5
EINECS login number:202-851-5
Melting point:-30.6℃
Boiling point:145.2℃
Water solubility:insoluble
Density:0.902 g/cm3
Appearance:Colorless transparent oily liquid
Flash point:31.1℃
Application:Used for producing polystyrene,synthetic rubber,ion exchange resin,etc
Security description:S7;S16；S23；S26；S36/37；S45
Hazard symbol:Xn
Hazard description:R10;R20；R36/38
UN Dangerous Goods Number:2055