Used as a co-monomer in the production of ion exchange beads and gel chromatography. As a monomer in the production of synthetic rubber and casting resins. Also used in polymeric core shell nanoparticles and as a crosslinking agent. It may be used as a monomer for the synthesis of highly crosslinked macroporous styrene/DVB polymers. It may also be used to synthesize monodispersed poly-DVB microspheres.

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