Cumene



Cumene
IUPAC name (1-methylethyl)benzene
Other names isopropylbenzene
2-phenylpropane
Identifiers
CAS number 98-82-8
RTECS number GR8575000
SMILES CC(C)c1ccccc1
Properties
Molecular formula C9H12
Molar mass 120.19 g mol−1
Appearance colorless liquid
Density 0.862 g cm−3, liquid
Melting point

−96 °C (117 K)

Boiling point

152 °C (425 K)

Solubility in water insoluble
Viscosity 0.777 cP at 21 °C
Hazards
Main hazards flammable
R-phrases R10,R37,R51/53,R65
S-phrases S62
Flash point 102 °C
Related Compounds
Related compounds ethylbenzene
benzene
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Cumene is the common name for isopropylbenzene, an acetone.

Production

Commercial production of cumene is carried out through the zeolite-based catalysts made the other technique commercially redundant. [1]

See also

References

  1. ^ The Innovation Group website, page accessed 15/11/07
 
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