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α-Menthylstyrene , 99%, containing 15ppm4-olinophenylene stabilizer , 98-83-9

Synonym(s):
α-Methylstyrene;2-Phenyl-1-propene, Isopropenylbenzene;2-Phenylpropene;Isopropenylbenzene

CAS NO.:98-83-9

Empirical Formula: C9H10

Molecular Weight: 118.18

MDL number: MFCD00008859

EINECS: 202-705-0

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: −24 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 165-169 °C(lit.)
Density  0.909 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  4.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure  2.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.539
Flash point: 114 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  560mg/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
PH 5-6 (500g/l, H2O)
explosive limit 0.9-6.6%(V)
Water Solubility  insoluble
BRN  969405
Henry's Law Constant 3.9×10-3 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Duchowicz et al. (2020)
Dielectric constant 2.2799999999999998
Exposure limits ACGIH:TLV-TWA 10 ppm (48 mg/m3)
OSHA:PEL-Ceiling 100 ppm (480 mg/m3)
NIOSH:REL-TWA 50 ppm; REL-STEL 100 ppm
InChI 1S/C9H10/c1-8(2)9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-7H,1H2,2H3
InChIKey XYLMUPLGERFSHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(=C)c1ccccc1
LogP 3.48 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 98-83-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 2B (Vol. 101) 2013
NIST Chemistry Reference «alpha»-Methylstyrene(98-83-9)
EPA Substance Registry System .alpha.-Methylstyrene (98-83-9)

Description and Uses

Methylstyrene is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. Molecular weight = 118.19; Specific gravity(H2O:1) 5 0.91; Boiling point = 165.6℃; Freezing/Meltingpoint 5 2 23.3℃; Vapor pressure 5 2 mmHg at 20℃;Flash point = 54℃; Autoignition temperature 5 574℃.Explosive limits: LEL 5 1.9%; UEL 5 6.1%. HazardIdentification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System):Health 1, Flammability 2, Reactivity 0. Insoluble in water.Potential Exposure: Tumorigen,Mutagen, Human Data; Primary Irritant. Methylstyrene isused as an additive, a plasticizer, and as a copolymer; usedin the production of modified polyester and alkyd resinformulations.

α-Methylstyrene is not a styrenic monomer in the strict sense. The methyl substitution on the side chain, rather than the aromatic ring, moderates its reactivity in polymerization. It is used as a specialty monomer in ABS resins, coatings, polyester resins, and hot-melt adhesives. As a copolymer in ABS and polystyrene, it increases the heat-distortion resistance of the product. In coatings and resins, it moderates reaction rates and improves clarity.

Safety

Symbol(GHS)  Flame (GHS02)Exclamation Mark (GHS07)Health Hazard (GHS08)Environment (GHS09)
GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H303-H315-H319-H371-H373-H351-H335-H304-H411-H226
Precautionary statements  P501-P273-P260-P270-P202-P240-P210-P233-P201-P243-P241-P242-P271-P264-P280-P370+P378-P391-P331-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P308+P311-P362+P364-P303+P361+P353-P332+P313-P301+P310-P304+P340+P312-P403+P233-P403+P235-P405
target organs Respiratory system
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  Xi,N
Risk Statements  10-36/37-51/53
Safety Statements  61
RIDADR  UN 2303
OEB A
OEL TWA: 50 ppm (240 mg/m3), STEL: 100 ppm (485 mg/m3)
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  WL5075300
Autoignition Temperature 445 °C
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  2902 90 00
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard Classifications Aquatic Chronic 2
Asp. Tox. 1
Eye Irrit. 2
Flam. Liq. 3
Repr. 2
Skin Sens. 1B
STOT SE 3
Hazardous Substances Data 98-83-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 4900 mg/kg
IDLA 700 ppm
REACH Registrations Active
Limited Quantities 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)

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