Estireno

C₈H₈

IUPAC: Ethenylbenzene

CAS: 100-42-5

Descripción general

Styrene is an important industrial monomer used to produce polystyrene, synthetic rubber, and ABS plastic. It is derived from ethylbenzene by catalytic dehydrogenation. It has a sweet, floral odor at low concentrations but becomes pungent and unpleasant at higher levels.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 8 1,0080
Carbono C 8 12,0110

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×8
7,7%
C
Carbono ×8
92,3%

Usos

  • • Polystyrene production
  • • Synthetic rubber (SBR) production
  • • ABS plastic production
  • • Fiberglass-reinforced polyester

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Named after styrax resin from the Turkish sweetgum tree, from which it was first isolated

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen (IARC Group 2A)
  • ⚠ CNS depressant
  • ⚠ Reproductive toxin

Estructura

SMILES

C=CC1=CC=CC=C1

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
104,15 g/mol
Densidad
0,9090 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-30,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
145,0 °C
Solubilidad
0.29 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
104,0626
XLogP
2,9
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Enlaces rotables
1
Átomos pesados
8
Complejidad
68,0

También conocido como

Vinylbenzene Styrol

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Acetato de butilo

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Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estireno?
Estireno (C₈H₈) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethenylbenzene.
What is the molecular weight of Estireno?
Estireno has a molar mass of 104.152 g/mol.
What state is Estireno at room temperature?
Estireno is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Estireno organic or inorganic?
Estireno is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Estireno?
Estireno (C₈H₈) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C).