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Cumene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Cumene
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
  • Aspiration toxicity Category 1
  • Carcinogenicity Category 1B
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H350-May cause cancer.
  • H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Isopropylbenzene

RUO – Research Use Only

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