Description

T-Butyl Styrene is a high-purity, specialty styrenic monomer characterized by the presence of a bulky tert-butyl group on the aromatic ring. This structural feature is critical for modifying polymer properties, enhancing thermal stability, and increasing the glass transition temperature (Tg) of resulting copolymers. It is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the polymer and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop high-performance resins, coatings, and specialty adhesives with tailored characteristics. T-Butyl Styrene CAS NO 25338-51-6 serves as a key building block for innovation in performance-driven applications.

Application

• High-Performance Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a comonomer for producing engineering plastics and heat-resistant resins with enhanced mechanical properties.
• Specialty Coatings & Inks: Used in formulations for coatings that require improved chemical resistance, durability, and high-temperature performance.
• Advanced Adhesives & Sealants: Incorporated to modify the tack, peel strength, and thermal stability of pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives.
• Photoresist & Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor in the development of photoresist polymers for semiconductor manufacturing and other electronic applications.
• Ion-Exchange Resins: Utilized in the production of specialized resins for water treatment and purification processes.
• Chemical Intermediate: Functions as a versatile building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	T-Butyl Styrene
CAS No.	25338-51-6
Molecular Formula	C12H16
Molecular Weight	160.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butylstyrene; p-tert-Butylstyrene; 1-tert-Butyl-4-vinylbenzene; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)styrene; 4-tert-Butyl vinylbenzene; PTBS; Vinyl-tert-butylbenzene; TBS Monomer
EINECS	246-869-1

Quality Control

Our T-Butyl Styrene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment. We are committed to consistent quality and supply reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and compatible with standard organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	10-50 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.