Cumyl hydroperoxide, tech. 80%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cumene hydroperoxide is used in the preparation of polystyrene nanocapsules. It acts as a curing agent for polyester resins and as an oxidizer in organic chemical reactions. It serves as an initiator for radical polymerization especially for acrylate and methacrylate monomers. It also employed as an intermediate in the cumene process for developing phenol and acetone from benzene and propene. Further, it is used as an epoxidation reagent for allylic alcohols and fatty acid esters. In addition to this, it is also used to prepare methylstyrene, acetophenone and cumyl alcohol.

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 hydroperoxide is used in the preparation of polystyrene nanocapsules. It acts as a curing agent for polyester resins and as an oxidizer in organic chemical reactions. It serves as an initiator for radical polymerization especially for acrylate and methacrylate monomers. It also employed as an intermediate in the cumene process for developing phenol and acetone from benzene and propene. Further, it is used as an epoxidation reagent for allylic alcohols and fatty acid esters. In addition to this, it is also used to prepare methylstyrene, acetophenone and cumyl alcohol.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, acetone, ether, esters, hydrocarbons and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with powdered metals, organic materials, heavy metal salts, metal salts, combustible materials, acids, alkalis, reducing agents, rust, charcoal, amines, copper, lead, cobalt and cobalt oxides.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -30°C
• Density: 1.03
• Boiling Point: 100°C to 102°C (8 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 56°C (132°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.524
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3109
• Beilstein: 1908117
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,acetone,ether,esters,hydrocarbons and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 152.2
• Percent Purity: 80%
• Grade: Technical
• Chemical Name or Material: Cumene hydroperoxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H242-H302+H312-H304-H314-H331-H335-H350-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H331-H314-H226-H242-H373-H302-H312 Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor. Heating may cause a fire. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P220-P233-P234-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 5.2
EINECSNumber	201-254-7
RTECSNumber	MX2450000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only