Cumene

C₉H₁₂

IUPAC: Isopropylbenzene

CAS: 98-82-8

Overview

Cumene is an aromatic hydrocarbon primarily used in the cumene process to produce phenol and acetone simultaneously. Over 13 million tonnes are produced annually.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 12 1.0080
Carbon C 9 12.0110

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×12
10.1%
C
Carbon ×9
89.9%

Uses

  • • Phenol and acetone production (cumene process)
  • • Aviation fuel component

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The cumene process produces both phenol and acetone from a single feedstock

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ CNS depressant

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
120.19 g/mol
Density
0.8620 g/cm³
Melting Point
-96.0 °C
Boiling Point
152.4 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
120.0939
XLogP
3.7
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
68.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cumene?
Cumene (C₉H₁₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Isopropylbenzene.
What is the molecular weight of Cumene?
Cumene has a molar mass of 120.19 g/mol.
What state is Cumene at room temperature?
Cumene is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Cumene organic or inorganic?
Cumene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Cumene?
Cumene (C₉H₁₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).