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Cumene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A118640F
Description
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.
ApplicationsCumene 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.
Specifications
Cumene | |
-96°C | |
152°C to 154°C | |
99% | |
1.491 | |
2500 mL | |
1236613 | |
isopropylbenzene, 2-phenylpropane, cumol, benzene, 1-methylethyl, 1-methylethyl benzene, isopropylbenzol, cumeen, isopropilbenzene, isopropylbenzeen, 2-fenilpropano | |
RWGFKTVRMDUZSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
cumene | |
7406 | |
120.2 | |
Liquid |
98-82-8 | |
0.864 | |
46°C (114°F) | |
C9H12 | |
MFCD00008881 | |
UN1918 | |
14,2617 | |
Soluble in alcohol,ether,acetone,benzene,carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in water. | |
CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1 | |
120.195 | |
CHEBI:34656 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
98-82-8 | |
120.195 | |
RWGFKTVRMDUZSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7406 | |
cumene |
C9H12 | |
MFCD00008881 | |
isopropylbenzene, 2-phenylpropane, cumol, benzene, 1-methylethyl, 1-methylethyl benzene, isopropylbenzol, cumeen, isopropilbenzene, isopropylbenzeen, 2-fenilpropano | |
CHEBI:34656 | |
CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1 |
Safety and Handling
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.
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
H226-H304-H335-H350
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ISOPROPYLBENZENE
EINECSNumber : 202-704-5
RTECSNumber : GR8575000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only