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Cumene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Cumene is used in the production of phenol and acetone. It is used as a thinner for paints, lacquers, and enamels and as a component of high octane fuels. It is used in the manufacture of phenol, acetone, acetophenone, and methylstyrene.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Cumene is used in the production of phenol and acetone. It is used as a thinner for paints, lacquers, and enamels and as a component of high octane fuels. It is used in the manufacture of phenol, acetone, acetophenone, and methylstyrene.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store at 2-8°C. Avoid prolonged storage with exposure to air. Incompatible with acids, oxidizing materials.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

98-82-8

Molecular Formula

C9H12

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

120.195

MDL Number

MFCD00008881

InChI Key

RWGFKTVRMDUZSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

isopropylbenzene, 2-phenylpropane, cumol, benzene, 1-methylethyl, 1-methylethyl benzene, isopropylbenzol, cumeen, isopropilbenzene, isopropylbenzeen, 2-fenilpropano

PubChem CID

7406

ChEBI

CHEBI:34656

IUPAC Name

cumene

SMILES

CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1

Specifications

Melting Point

-96°C

Density

0.864

Boiling Point

152°C to 154°C

Flash Point

46°C (114°F)

Assay Percent Range

99%

Refractive Index

1.491

Quantity

250 mL

UN Number

UN1918

Beilstein

1236613

Merck Index

14,2617

Solubility Information

Soluble in alcohol,ether,acetone,benzene,carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in water.

Formula Weight

120.2

Percent Purity

99%

Physical Form

Liquid

Chemical Name or Material

Cumene

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Hazard Category

H226-H304-H335-H350

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H304-H226-H302-H335
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P281-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P308+P313-P331-P370+P378q-P501c

DOTInformation

Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ISOPROPYLBENZENE

EINECSNumber

202-704-5

RTECSNumber

GR8575000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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