Cumene

C₉H₁₂

IUPAC: Isopropylbenzene

CAS: 98-82-8

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 9 12,0110

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×12
10,1%
C
Carbon ×9
89,9%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ CNS depressant

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
120,19 g/mol
Dichte
0,8620 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-96,0 °C
Siedepunkt
152,4 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).