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A7289012

Styrene oxide , 98% , 96-09-3

Synonym(s):
1,2-Epoxyethylbenzene;Epoxystyrene;Phenylethylene oxide;Phenyloxirane;Styrene oxide, Phenyloxirane, Phenylethylene oxide, Styrene epoxide

CAS NO.:96-09-3

Empirical Formula: C8H8O

Molecular Weight: 120.15

MDL number: MFCD00005121

EINECS: 202-476-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -37 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 194 °C (lit.)
Density  1.054 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  4.14 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.535(lit.)
Flash point: 175 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  3g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to slightly yellow
explosive limit 1.1-22%(V)
biological source synthetic
Water Solubility  3 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN  108582
Stability: Stability Unstable - polymerises readily with compounds possessing a labile hydrogen (such as acids and alcohols) in the presence of acids, bases or some salts. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases. Moisture sensitive.
Major Application flavors and fragrances
InChI 1S/C8H8O/c1-2-4-7(5-3-1)8-6-9-8/h1-5,8H,6H2
InChIKey AWMVMTVKBNGEAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1OC1c2ccccc2
LogP 1.61
CAS DataBase Reference 96-09-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 2A (Vol. Sup 7, 60, 121) 2019
NIST Chemistry Reference Oxirane, phenyl-(96-09-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Styrene oxide (96-09-3)

Description and Uses

A major (toxic) metabolite of Styrene (S687790), catalyzed by epoxide hydrolase.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS06,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H312-H315-H317-H319-H331-H340-H350
Precautionary statements  P201-P280-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P311-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements  45-21-36-43-36/38-20/21-46
Safety Statements  53-45-36/37-26
RIDADR  UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  CZ9625000
Autoignition Temperature 928 °F
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29109000
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation
Acute Tox. 4 Dermal
Carc. 1B
Eye Irrit. 2
Muta. 1B
Skin Irrit. 2
Skin Sens. 1
Hazardous Substances Data 96-09-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
Limited Quantities 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)

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