84540-53-4

Basic information

• Product Name: (2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-butenyl)toluene
• Synonyms: (2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-butenyl)toluene;Einecs 283-148-0
• CAS NO: 84540-53-4
• Molecular Formula: C18H20
• Molecular Weight: 236.3514
• EINECS: 283-148-0
• Mol File: 84540-53-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 321°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 154.3°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.969g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000574mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.561
• CAS DataBase Reference: (2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-butenyl)toluene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-butenyl)toluene(84540-53-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-butenyl)toluene(84540-53-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 84540-53-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-butenyl)toluene, also known as α-Methylstyrene dimer or AMSD, is a chemical compound consisting of a toluene molecule attached to a 2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-butenyl group. It is commonly used as a polymerization inhibitor in the production of styrene. AMSD is also used as a starting material for the production of various polymers and resins. It is important to handle (2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-butenyl)toluene with care, as it is classified as a hazardous substance and may pose health risks if not used properly.

InChI:InChI=1/C18H20/c1-3-15(2)18(17-12-8-5-9-13-17)14-16-10-6-4-7-11-16/h4-13H,3,14H2,1-2H3/b18-15+