Polymethylpentene
Polymethylpentene (PMP), also known as poly(4-methyl-1-pentene), is a thermoplastic polyolefin. It is used for gas-permeable packaging, autoclavable medical and laboratory equipment, microwave components, and cookware. It is commonly called TPX, which is a trademark of Mitsui Chemicals.
| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
Poly[1-(2-methylpropyl)ethylene] | |
| Other names
Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene); PMP | |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| (C6H12)n | |
| Molar mass | Variable |
| Density | 0.833 g/mL |
| Melting point | 240 °C (464 °F; 513 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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