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.
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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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- 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.
- 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