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GO: Biological Process

styrene metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0018966
Synonyms
  • styrene metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving styrene, an aromatic hydrocarbon liquid soluble in ether and alcohol. When heated, exposed to light or added to a peroxide catalyst, it undergoes polymerization to form polystyrene, a versatile material used in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic rubber, thermal insulation, and packaging. Styrene is a classified mutagen and a suspected carcinogen.
References
  • UM-BBD_pathwayID:sty
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