Agent Name |
beta-Nitrostyrene |
CAS Number |
102-96-5 |
Formula |
C8-H7-N-O2 |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
(2-Nitrovinyl)benzene; 1-Phenyl-2-nitroethene; 2-Nitro-1-phenylethylene; BNS; Benzene, (2-nitroethenyl)-; Styrene, beta-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Other Nitrogen Compounds |
Description |
Yellow crystals; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used to stop chain in styrene polymerization; [Hawley] |
Comments |
A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; A lachrymator; [CAMEO] An irritant; Harmful if swallowed; [MSDSonline] See "NITRATES and NITRITES." |
Exposure Assessment |
Vapor Pressure |
0.01 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
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