Cumene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Cumene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Cumene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Catalog numberA11864.AK
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS98-82-8
IUPAC Name(propan-2-yl)benzene
Molecular FormulaC9H12
InChI KeyRWGFKTVRMDUZSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormLiquid
Refractive Index1.4895-1.4925 @ 20?C
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
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.
WARNING: Cancer – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Stephen J. DeCanio; Jong Rack Sohn; Paul O. Fritz; Jack H. Lunsford. Acid catalysis by dealuminated zeolite-Y: I. Methanol dehydration and cumene dealkylation.Journal of Catalysis.1986, 101 132-141.
  2. C. Perego; S. Amarillia; R. Millinia; G. Bellussia; G. Girottib; G. Terzonib. Experimental and computational study of beta, ZSM-12, Y, mordenite and ERB-1 in cumene synthesis.Microporous Materials.1996, 6 395-404