Cumene

C₉H₁₂

IUPAC: Isopropylbenzene

CAS: 98-82-8

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 9 12,0110

Composição elemental

H
10,1%
C
89,9%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ CNS depressant

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)C1=CC=CC=C1

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Massa molar
120,19 g/mol
Densidade
0,8620 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
-96,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição
152,4 °C
Solubilidade
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

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).