VINYL TOLUENE
CHARACTERISTICS
The other name is methyl styrene. It is a colorless aqueous crystal.Vinyl toluene is a chemical compound derived from the modification of toluene, a naturally occurring substance found in crude oil and in the tolu tree. Structurally, it’s related to styrene, which is widely used in the production of polystyrene plastics and resins. Vinyl toluene itself is a clear, colorless liquid used in various industrial applications due to its unique properties, including excellent resistance to yellowing, high refractive index, and the ability to polymerize rapidly.
FREEZING POINT
-76.8 0C
BOILING POINT
170-171 0C
DENSITY
0.89
REFERECTIVE INDEX
1.53
FLASH POINT
54.4
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
494 0C
SOLUBILITY
- Soluble in methanol, ether and alcohol
- Insoluble in water
EFFECTS
It is poisonous and flammable
uses
Solvent, intermediate, adhesives formulations