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Cumene, 99%, Alfa Aesar™
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Description
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.
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.
Specifications
| Density | 0.864 |
| Refractive Index | 1.491 |
| Flash Point | 46°C (114°F) |
| Quantity | 250mL |
| Melting Point | -96°C |
| Boiling Point | 152°C to 154°C |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| UN Number | UN1918 |
| Beilstein | 1236613 |
| Merck Index | 14,2617 |
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Safety and Handling
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.
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
H226-H304-H335-H350
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ISOPROPYLBENZENE
EINECSNumber : 202-704-5
RTECSNumber : GR8575000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures