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chloromethylstyrene

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Description

Chloromethylstyrene (CMS) is an organic compound that exists as a colorless liquid. It is a reactive compound that is primarily used as a monomer in the synthesis of various polymers and resins, particularly in the production of ion exchange resins. CMS is synthesized through a Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction of styrene with chloromethyl methyl ether (CMME) in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst like zinc chloride. The compound is known to be a potential irritant to skin and eyes, and inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Research on chloromethylstyrene is driven by its significance in the chemical industry, particularly in the production of ion exchange resins which are widely employed in various applications like water treatment, pharmaceutical production, and metal separation. The reactivity and versatility of CMS in polymer synthesis make it a subject of ongoing research to develop new materials with improved properties. However, concerns regarding its toxicity and environmental impact necessitate further exploration of safer alternatives for its synthesis and use. '

chloromethylstyrene: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID94242
MeSH IDM0545836

Synonyms (17)

Synonym
benzene, (3-chloro-1-propenyl)-
ai3-01855
einecs 220-246-4
chloromethylstyrene
3-chloroprop-1-enylbenzene
FT-0623841
1-chloro-3-phenyl-2-propene
(3-chloro-1-propenyl)benzene
IWTYTFSSTWXZFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
FT-0772556
DTXSID6062591
3-phenylallyl chloride
(3-chloro-prop-1-enyl)-benzene
Q1092543
FT-0776061
(e)-(3-chloro-1-propen-1-yl)benzene
SY303284
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's3 (60.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 33.02

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index33.02 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.79 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.92 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index34.93 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (33.02)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (20.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other4 (80.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]