α-Methylstyrene is a co-product formed in a variation of the cumene process. The homopolymer obtained from this monomer, poly(α-methylstyrene), is unstable, being characterized by a low ceiling temperature.
M 2231 (OTTO) α-Methylstyrene, 98% Cas no 98-83-9 - used in the manufacture of plasticizers, resins and polymers. M 2231 (OTTO) α-Methylstyrene, 98% Cas no 98-83-9 - used in the synthesis of (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylic copolymer)/(α-methylstyrene-acrylonitrile copolymer). It is used in the manufacture of plasticizers, resins and polymers.