C87657

Cumene

98%

• Synonym(s): (1-Methylethyl)benzene, 2-Phenylpropane, Isopropylbenzene, NSC 8776
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH(CH₃)₂
• CAS Number: 98-82-8
• Molecular Weight: 120.19
• Beilstein: 1236613
• EC Number: 202-704-5
• MDL number: MFCD00008881
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24893103
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 4.1 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 8 mmHg ( 20 °C); 9.7 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
• Assay: 98%
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 797 °F
• expl. lim.: 6.5 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.491 (lit.)
• bp: 152-154 °C (lit.)
• mp: −96 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.864 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CC(C)c1ccccc1
• InChI: 1S/C9H12/c1-8(2)9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-8H,1-2H3
• InChI key: RWGFKTVRMDUZSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Cumene (Isopropylbenzene) can be used in the synthesis of:

• Diisopropylbenzenes via disproportionation reaction by zeolite catalysts.
• Cumene hydroperoxide, a key precursor for many organic fine chemicals.
• 4-Nitro cumene using nitric acid/ MoO₃/SiO₂ as a catalyst.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226,H304,H335,H350,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Carc. 1B - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 87.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 31.0 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves