Phenylethylene (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Phenylethylene is a colorless oily liquid with a sweet, floral odor.
- The chemical formula for phenylethylene is C8H8, and it is also known as styrene.
- Phenylethylene is the monomer for polystyrene, a common plastic used in packaging and insulation.
- In the presence of a catalyst, phenylethylene molecules can be polymerized to form long chains of polystyrene.
- The production of phenylethylene involves the alkylation of benzene with ethylene, followed by dehydrogenation.