Cumene (Isopropylbenzene, Industrial Grade)
CAS Number: 98-82-8
Industrial-grade cumene (isopropylbenzene, ≥99.5%) is an aromatic hydrocarbon used almost entirely as a feedstock for the cumene process, which co-produces phenol and acetone — two of the highest-volume industrial chemicals. It also serves as a high-boiling aromatic solvent in specialty coatings and chemical synthesis.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.5 |
| water content (%) | ≤0.05 |
| boiling point (°C) | 152.4 |
| density (g/mL, 20°C) | 0.860–0.863 |
Applications
- Feedstock for phenol and acetone co-production via cumene oxidation process
- High-boiling aromatic solvent in specialty coating formulations
- Chemical intermediate for acetophenone and cumene hydroperoxide
- Gasoline blending component for octane number improvement
- Solvent for rubber processing and adhesive formulations
Key Features
- High purity ≥99.5% ensuring optimal peroxide selectivity in phenol/acetone production
- Higher boiling point than toluene/xylene providing slow evaporation in specialty coatings
- Low benzene and thiophene content meeting stringent export and environmental standards
- Stable supply from integrated BTX aromatics production facilities
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