styrene
/ˈstʌɪriːn
/noun [mass noun] Chemistry
An unsaturated liquid hydrocarbon obtained as a petroleum by-product. It is easily polymerized and is used to make plastics and resins.
- Chemical formula: C6H5CHCH2.
- Some researchers believe that prepolymers - such as unsaturated polyester cross-linked with styrene or epoxies - achieve better results.
- Polyamide resin, thermoplastic polyurethane, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon, and styrene acrylonitrile materials are also available.
Origin
Late 19th century: from styrax + -ene.
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