Styrels
Styrels are a class of organic compounds that are derivatives of styrene. They are characterized by the presence of a vinyl group (CH=CH2) attached to a phenyl ring, with additional substituents on either the vinyl group or the phenyl ring. The most basic styrel is styrene itself, which is a common monomer used in the production of plastics like polystyrene.
When referring to styrels more generally, it often implies modified styrene monomers or oligomers that possess
Styrels find applications in a variety of industries. They are used as monomers and co-monomers in the