436216

Poly(4-vinylphenol)

M_w ~11,000

• Synonym(s): PVP, Poly(4-hydroxystyrene)
• Linear Formula: [CH₂CH(C₆H₄OH)]_n
• CAS Number: 24979-70-2
• MDL number: MFCD00147948
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24867289
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: powder
• mol wt: M_w ~11,000
• impurities: ≤0.2 wt. % Monomer
• refractive index: n20/D 1.6
• mp: 360 °C (dec.)
• transition temp: T_g 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)