Term Name:	styrene metabolic process
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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0018966]    QuickGO    AmiGO