Styrene oxide CAS 96-09-3

High-Purity Styrene oxide CAS 96-09-3 from Aure Chemical: Stable Supply & Compliance

Styrene oxide is a versatile epoxide compound valued for its reactivity in resin systems and as a building block in fine chemical synthesis. It is commonly handled as a colorless to pale yellow liquid and finds broad application across industrial formulations where controlled ring-opening or cross-linking is required.

Basic Information

CAS No.	96-09-3
EC No.	202-476-7
Linear Formula	C8H8O
Molecular Weight	120.15 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Melting Point	-37 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	194 °C (lit.)
Density	1.054 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
RIDADR	UN 2810 Class 6.1 / PG III
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Reactive diluent for epoxy resins: Serves as the primary industrial use, reducing viscosity while participating in curing reactions to improve flexibility, impact resistance, and processability in coatings, adhesives, and composites.

• Component in resin and coating formulations: Functions as a reactive solvent and modifier in epoxy and specialty resin systems, enabling tailored performance in industrial protective and decorative coatings.

• Intermediate for phenethyl alcohol production: Key starting material in the synthesis of phenethyl alcohol, an important intermediate for fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and flavor compounds.

• Manufacture of styrene glycol and derivatives: Used to produce styrene glycol and related diols that serve as building blocks for polymers, plasticizers, and specialty materials.

• Organic synthesis and fiber treatment: Employed in various ring-opening reactions for fine chemical synthesis and in the treatment of fibers and textiles to modify surface properties.

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Hazards Classification

GHS Classification: Carcinogenicity Category 1B (GHS08); Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 (GHS07); Eye irritation Category 2 (GHS07); Skin irritation Category 2 (GHS07).

Hazard Statements: H350 - May cause cancer; H312 - Harmful in contact with skin; H315 - Causes skin irritation; H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.

UN Number: UN 2810; Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III.