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Cumene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA11864AK
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Quantity:
250 mL
500 mL
2500 mL
98-82-8
C9H12
120.195
MFCD00008881
RWGFKTVRMDUZSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
isopropylbenzene, 2-phenylpropane, cumol, benzene, 1-methylethyl, 1-methylethyl benzene, isopropylbenzol, cumeen, isopropilbenzene, isopropylbenzeen, 2-fenilpropano
7406
CHEBI:34656
cumene
CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1
98-82-8
C9H12
120.195
MFCD00008881
RWGFKTVRMDUZSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
isopropylbenzene, 2-phenylpropane, cumol, benzene, 1-methylethyl, 1-methylethyl benzene, isopropylbenzol, cumeen, isopropilbenzene, isopropylbenzeen, 2-fenilpropano
7406
CHEBI:34656
cumene
CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1

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
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

Hazard Category H226-H304-H335-H350
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H304-H226-H302-H335
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P281-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P308+P313-P331-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ISOPROPYLBENZENE
EINECSNumber 202-704-5
RTECSNumber GR8575000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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