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4-Cyanostyrene, 97%, stab. with 0.05% 4-tert-butyl catechol
Description
4-Cyanostyrene is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the preparation of poly(4-cyanostyrene) polymer , which is a macromolecular device having nanoscale order and finds a wide range of potential applications.
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4-Cyanostyrene is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is used in the preparation of poly(4-cyanostyrene) polymer , which is a macromolecular device having nanoscale order and finds a wide range of potential applications.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with polymerizing initiators, polymerization catalysts and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 92°C to 93°C (3 mmHg) |
Refractive Index | 1.5775 |
Quantity | 1 g |
UN Number | UN3276 |
Synonym | 4-cyanostyrene, 4-vinylbenzonitrile, benzonitrile, 4-ethenyl, p-cyanostyrene, 4-vinyl-benzonitrile, benzonitrile, p-vinyl, p-vinylbenzonitrile, acmc-20amk5, benzonitrile,4-ethenyl, 4-vinylbenzenecarbonitrile |
Solubility Information | Immiscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 129.16 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Cyanostyrene, stabilized with 0.05% 4-tert-butyl catechol |
Safety and Handling

- p-Cyanostyrene
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : p-Cyanostyrene
RUO – Research Use Only
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