Polystyrene latex microsphere, 0.50 micron, 2.5 wt% dispersion in water

Description

CAS: 9003-53-6 | (C8H8)n | 104.15 g/mol

Polystyrene latex microspheres are utilized in flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and as calibration particles. It finds a use in the detection of trace amounts of antigens or antibodies in serum, urine, and cerebrospinal fluids. It is also employed as a stimulus responsive particulate emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsion.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9003-53-6
• Molecular Formula: (C8H8)n
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 104.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00084450
• InChI Key: PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethenylbenzene, phenylethylene, vinylbenzene, styrol, benzene, ethenyl, cinnamene, phenylethene, monomer, phenethylene, styrolene
• PubChem CID: 7501
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27452
• IUPAC Name: ethenylbenzene
• SMILES: *-CC(-*)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Physical Form: Dispersion
• Solubility Information: Soluble in benzene,chloroform,carbon tetrachloride,and cyclohexane. Insoluble in acetone,butane,ethanol,ether,methanol,hexane,phenol,propanol and water.
• Quantity: 15 mL
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 2.5 wt% dispersion in water
• Odor: Odorless
• Particle Size: 0.50 Micron
• Chemical Name or Material: Polystyrene latex microsphere

Safety and Handling

RTECSNumber	WL6475000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	2°C to 8°C
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only