CAS 637-69-4 p-Methoxystyrene - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

U255; M0130; TR-021928; AKOS009156585; SC-49808; CTK3J3296; p-Vinylanisole; NSC-408326; NSC42171; NSC 408326;

IUPAC Name

1-ethenyl-4-methoxybenzene;

Molecular Weight

134.178g/mol

Molecular Formula

C9H10O;

Canonical SMILES

COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C=C;

InChI

InChI=1S/C9H10O/c1-3-8-4-6-9(10-2)7-5-8/h3-7H,1H2,2H3;

InChI Key

UAJRSHJHFRVGMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

Storage

2-8°C

Complexity

101

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

211-298-9

Exact Mass

134.073g/mol

H-Bond Acceptor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

134.073g/mol

NSC Number

408326

Rotatable Bond Count

Topological Polar Surface Area

9.2A^2

UNII

2ISH8T4A6E

Application

p-Methoxystyrene is a versatile chemical compound serving as a crucial raw material capable of replacing traditional styrene compounds, thus broadening its applicability across multiple domains including as a light polymerization inhibitor, a component in material synthesis, a medical intermediate, and in products such as pesticides, adhesives, coatings, and sunscreens. Additionally, p-Methoxystyrene functions effectively as a polymerization monomer, creating polymers that incorporate a light-sensitive protecting group easily broken down by acidolysis, thereby offering excellent corrosion resistance for applications in the electronic information industry. This clear, colorless liquid also plays a significant role in catalyzed reactions, such as the ferric chloride-catalyzed addition of activated methylenes to styrenes, and facilitates the synthesis of specialized compounds like 1,1,2,2-Tetracyano-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)cyclobutane, showcasing its versatility and importance in advanced chemical processes.

January 6, 2025

Excellent Versatile Monomer for Polymer Synthesis

Using p-Methoxystyrene from Alfa Chemistry in our lab was a game-changer. We easily synthesized corrosion-resistant polymers ideal for the electronics industry. The clear liquid integrated seamlessly, enhancing our experimental results and innovative research applications. Highly recommended!