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What is a Styrene Monomer?

Styrene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₆H₅CH=CH₂. Its structure consists of a vinyl group as a substituent on benzene. Styrene a colorless, oily liquid, although aged samples can appear yellowish.

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Who is the manufacturer of styrene monomer?

Styrene monomer (SM) is produced by catalytic dehydration reaction of ethylbenzene at gas phase under high temperature with steam and vacuum conditions.

Styrene monomer is allowed to be polymerized to produce commercial products such as polystyrene, ABS, styrene-butadiene (SBR) rubber, styrene-butadiene latex etc.

What are the raw materials for styrene monomer?

Styrene monomer is an industrial chemical derived from petroleum or natural gas by-products and which, under normal conditions, is a clear, colorless liquid.

What is the chemical name for styrene monomer?

Styrene

Names
Systematic IUPAC name Ethenylbenzene
Other names Styrene Vinylbenzene Phenylethene Phenylethylene Cinnamene Styrol Diarex HF 77 Styrolene Styropol
Identifiers
CAS Number100-42-5