beta-Nitrostyrene
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 Aromatics (Nitrogen)
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."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.015 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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