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96-09-3

Name Styrene oxide
CAS 96-09-3
EINECS(EC#) 202-476-7
Molecular Formula C8H8O
MDL Number MFCD00005121
Molecular Weight 120.15
MOL File 96-09-3.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Styrene oxide is a colorless to pale strawcolored liquid. Pleasant, sweet odor.
Melting point  -37 °C (lit.)
Boiling point  194 °C (lit.)
density  1.054 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  4.14 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.535(lit.)
Fp  175 °F
storage temp.  0-6°C
solubility  3g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Stability: Stability Unstable-polymerises readily with compounds possessing a labile hydrogen (such as acids and alcohols) in the presence of acids, bases or some salts. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases. Moisture sensitive.
explosive limit 1.1-22%(V)
Water Solubility  3 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN  108582
CAS DataBase Reference 96-09-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC 2A (Vol. Sup 7, 60, 121) 2019
NIST Chemistry Reference Oxirane, phenyl-(96-09-3)
EPA Substance Registry System 96-09-3(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements 
R45:May cause cancer.
R21:Harmful in contact with skin.
R36:Irritating to the eyes.
Safety Statements 
S53:Avoid exposure-obtain special instruction before use .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
RIDADR  UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  CZ9625000
Autoignition Temperature 928 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29109000
Hazardous Substances Data 96-09-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

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