| Formula / Notation | C9H12 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 98-82-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 120.19 |
| Melting Point | -140.9 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 306.3 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.866 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Cumene appears as a clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. May be moderately toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin ab... |
| Also Known As | Isopropylbenzene; 98-82-8; 2-Phenylpropane; (1-Methylethyl)benzene; Cumol; Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-; Isopropylbenzol; Cumeen; Isopropilbenzene; Isopropylbenzeen |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Cumene?
Cumene (C9H12) is an organic compound that appears as Cumene appears as a clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. May be moderately toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin ab.... It has a molecular weight of 120.19 g/mol. Boiling point: 306.3 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -140.9 °F (USCG, 1999).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: cumene
Other Names / Synonyms: Isopropylbenzene; 98-82-8; 2-Phenylpropane; (1-Methylethyl)benzene; Cumol; Benzene, (1-methylethyl)-; Isopropylbenzol; Cumeen; Isopropilbenzene; Isopropylbenzeen
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -140.9 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 306.3 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.866 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 120.19 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Cumene appears as a clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. May be moderately toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin ab... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Cumene (C9H12) is an organic compound that appears as Cumene appears as a clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. May be moderately toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin ab.... It has a molecular weight of 120.19 g/mol. Boiling point: 306.3 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: -140.9 °F (USCG, 1999).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Cumene is: C9H12