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4-Methoxystyrene, 98%, stab. with 0.1% 4-tert-butylcatechol
Description
4-Methoxystyrene is employed in the ferric chloride-catalyzed addition of activated methylenes to styrenes. It acts as a monomer in polymerization reactions. Further, it is used to prepare 1,1,2,2-Tetracyano-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)cyclobutane by reacting with ethenetetracarbonitrile.
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4-Methoxystyrene is employed in the ferric chloride-catalyzed addition of activated methylenes to styrenes. It acts as a monomer in polymerization reactions. Further, it is used to prepare 1,1,2,2-Tetracyano-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)cyclobutane by reacting with ethenetetracarbonitrile.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with methanol.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.002 |
Boiling Point | 204°C to 205°C |
Flash Point | 72°C (161°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.561 |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 1098935 |
Solubility Information | Slightly miscible with methanol. |
Formula Weight | 134.18 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Methoxystyrene, stabilized with 0.1% 4-tert-butylcatechol |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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A0440935 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | B22353.14,B22353.06,B22353.22 |
10240931 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2024 | B22353.14,B22353.06,B22353.22 |
10170201 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22353.14,B22353.06,B22353.22 |
10136051 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22353.14,B22353.06,B22353.22 |
10111013 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22353.14,B22353.06,B22353.22 |
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