Styrene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C 6 H 5 CH=CH 2. Its structure consists of a vinyl group as substituent on benzene. Styrene is a colorless, oily liquid, although aged samples can appear yellowish.

Styrene is primarily a synthetic chemical. It is also known as vinylbenzene, ethenylbenzene, cinnamene, or phenylethylene. It's a colorless liquid that evaporates easily and has a sweet smell. It often contains other chemicals that give it a sharp, unpleasant smell. It dissolves in some liquids but doesn't dissolve easily in water.

Jun 4, 2024 · Styrene is a colorless, flammable liquid, which has a sweet odor and is highly volatile. Styrene is widely used to make plastics and rubber, which are used to manufacture a variety of products, such as insulation, pipes, automobile parts, printing cartridges, food containers, and carpet backing.

Styrene is a colorless liquid that evaporates easily. In its pure form, styrene has a sweet smell. Manufactured styrene may contain aldehydes, which give it a sharp, unpleasant odor. Large amounts of styrene are produced in the United States. Small amounts are produced naturally by plants, bacteria, and fungi.

Styrene, liquid hydrocarbon that is important chiefly for its marked tendency to undergo polymerization (a process in which individual molecules are linked to produce extremely large, multiple-unit molecules).

Styrene oxide, DNA adducts, and genotoxic effects have been detected in humans, rats, and mice. Styrene has been shown to be mutagenic in bacteria, and exposure can result in increased frequency of sister chromatid exchange, chromosomal aberrations, micronucleated cells, and DNA strand breaks.

Summary: Styrene is primarily a synthetic chemical. It is also known as vinylbenzene, ethenylbenzene, cinnamene, or phenylethylene. It's a colorless liquid that evaporates easily and has a sweet smell. It often contains other chemicals that give it a sharp, unpleasant smell.

This public health statement tells you about styrene and the effects of exposure to it. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies the most serious hazardous waste sites in the nation.

What is styrene? Styrene is a chemical used to make thousands of strong, durable products for home, school, work, and play.

Adapted from ATSDR Toxicological Profile for Styrene and the website of the European Styrene Producers Association.