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Cumene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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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.
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.
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Specifications
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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