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Sigma-Aldrich

Poly(4-vinylphenol)

Mw ~11,000

Synonym(s):

PVP, Poly(4-hydroxystyrene)

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[CH2CH(C6H4OH)]n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

Quality Level

mol wt

Mw ~11,000

impurities

≤0.2 wt. % Monomer

refractive index

n20/D 1.6

mp

360 °C (dec.)

transition temp

Tg 130-185 °C

solubility

alcohols, ethers, ketones and esters: soluble
aromatics, petroleum ethers and chlorinated hydrocarbons: insoluble

density

1.16 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Oc1ccc(C=C)cc1

InChI

1S/C8H10O/c1-2-7-3-5-8(9)6-4-7/h3-6,9H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

HXDOZKJGKXYMEW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Substitute for Novolac resins in photoresists, adhesion promoter and improves heat resistance in hot melt adhesives and surface treatment in metal finishing. Derivatives used as antioxidants and flame retardants in plastics. Component of polymer blends to modify surface characteristics and improve impact resistance.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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