Cumene PurCert Secondary Reference Standard For GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Isopropylbenzene
Linear Formula:  C9H12
Molecular Weight:  120.2 g/mol
CAS Number: 98-82-8

Properties

Vapour pressure 8 mmHg ( 20 °C), 9.7 mmHg ( 37.7°C)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Autoignition temp. 797°F
Explosion limit Array
Assay Purity Array
Refractive index n20/D 1.491
B pt. 152-154 °C
M pt.
Density 0.864 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H304,H335,H350,H411
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29027000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1918

Description

Application
It is widely used as a key raw material in the industrial production of phenol and acetone through the Cumene process.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to act as an intermediate in large-scale chemical manufacturing especially for producing plastics resins and synthetic fibers.

General Description
Cumene is a flammable colorless liquid aromatic hydrocarbon with a gasoline-like odor chemically known as isopropylbenzene.