Overview
A versatile polymer used as rigid foam (Styrofoam) for insulation and packaging, or as clear plastic for disposable cups.
- IUPAC Name
- poly(1-phenylethylene)
- CAS Number
- 9003-53-6
- PubChem CID
- 0
- Molecular Formula
- (C8H8)n
- Molar Mass
- 104.15 g/mol
- State at STP
- solid
- Appearance
- Transparent to white rigid solid
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