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2-Methylstyrene, 98%, stab. with 0.1% 4-tert-butylcatechol
Description
2-Methylstyrene is a monomer used in the preparation of poly(2-methylstyrene). It is also used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry.
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2-Methylstyrene is a monomer used in the preparation of poly(2-methylstyrene). It is also used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -69°C |
Density | 0.916 |
Boiling Point | 170°C to 172°C |
Flash Point | 58°C (136°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.545 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN2618 |
Beilstein | 1901764 |
Solubility Information | Slightly miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 118.18 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H332 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H332 Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: VINYLTOLUENES, STABILIZED |
EINECSNumber | 210-256-7 |
RTECSNumber | WL5075900 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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