2-Methylstyrene, 98%, stab. with 0.1% 4-tert-butylcatechol

Product Code. 11490553

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12676.06

Description

CAS: 611-15-4 | C9H10 | 118.179 g/mol

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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Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 611-15-4
• Molecular Formula: C9H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 118.179
• MDL Number: MFCD00014936
• InChI Key: NVZWEEGUWXZOKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methylstyrene, 2-vinyltoluene, o-vinyltoluene, o-methylstyrene, styrene, o-methyl, 1-methyl-2-vinylbenzene, benzene, 1-ethenyl-2-methyl, ortho-methylstyrene, unii-556uo5cl44, 1-ethenyl-2-methyl-benzene
• PubChem CID: 11904
• IUPAC Name: 1-ethenyl-2-methylbenzene
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1C=C

• 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: 5 g
• UN Number: UN2618
• Beilstein: 1901764
• Solubility Information: Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 118.18
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylstyrene, stabilized with 0.1% 4-tert-butylcatechol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Methylstyrene

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Methylstyrene

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only