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