Cumene
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| Cumene | |
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| General | |
| Systematic name | (1-methylethyl)benzene |
| Other names | isopropylbenzene |
| Molecular formula | C9H12 |
| SMILES | CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1 |
| Molar mass | 120.19 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| CAS number | [98-82-8] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 0.862 g cm−3, liquid |
| Solubility in water | insoluble |
| Melting point | −96 °C (117 K) |
| Boiling point | 152 °C (425 K) |
| Viscosity | 0.777 cP at 21 °C |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main hazards | flammable |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Flash point | 102 °C |
| R/S statement | R: 10 37 51/53 65 S: 24 37 61 62 |
| RTECS number | GR8575000 |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | ethylbenzene toluene benzene |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Cumene is the common name for isopropylbenzene, an organic compound that is an aromatic hydrocarbon. It is a constituent of crude oil and refined fuels. It is a flammable colorless liquid that has a boiling point of 152 °C. Nearly all the cumene that is produced as a pure compound on an industrial scale is converted to cumene hydroperoxide, which is an intermediate in the synthesis of other industrially important chemicals such as phenol and acetone.
