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CAS 622-97-9

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p-Methylstyrene

Description:
p-Methylstyrene, also known as 4-methylstyrene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C10H10. It is characterized by a styrene backbone with a methyl group attached to the para position of the phenyl ring. This compound is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, aromatic odor. p-Methylstyrene is known for its ability to undergo polymerization, making it useful in the production of various plastics and resins. It has a relatively low boiling point and is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. The compound is flammable and should be handled with care, as it can pose health risks upon inhalation or skin contact. Additionally, p-Methylstyrene can participate in various chemical reactions, including electrophilic aromatic substitution and free radical polymerization, which are important in synthetic organic chemistry. Its unique properties and reactivity make it valuable in industrial applications, particularly in the manufacture of copolymers and specialty chemicals.
Formula:C9H10
InChI:InChI=1/C9H10/c1-3-9-6-4-8(2)5-7-9/h3-7H,1H2,2H3
InChI key:InChIKey=JLBJTVDPSNHSKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(=C)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1
Synonyms:
  • (4-Methylphenyl)ethene
  • (4-Tolyl)ethene
  • 1-(4-Methylphenyl)-1-ethene
  • 1-Ethenyl-4-methylbenzene
  • 1-Methyl-4-vinylbenzene
  • 1-Vinyl-4-methylbenzene
  • 1-p-Tolylethene
  • 4-Ethenylmethylbenzene
  • 4-Methyl-1-ethenylbenzene
  • 4-Methylphenylene
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