Styrene
- Description: Styrene is a colorless, oily liquid with a sweet odor. It’s an organic compound that readily polymerizes to form polystyrene.
- Physical Properties:
- Chemical Formula: C8H8
- Appearance: Colorless, oily liquid
- Odor: Sweet, somewhat pungent
- Boiling Point: 145 °C (293 °F)
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
- Applications:
- Primary Use: The primary monomer used in the production of polystyrene, a widely used plastic.
- Other Uses: Used in the production of synthetic rubber, resins, and other polymers.