Product Description
Chemical Formula: C9H12
Structure: A benzene ring with an isopropyl group attached.
Production:
Friedel-Crafts Alkylation: Benzene reacts with propylene (or isopropyl chloride) in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst (like AlCl3).
Cumene Process: A major industrial process uses cumene as an intermediate to produce phenol and acetone.
Properties:
Colorless liquid with a gasoline-like odor.
Boiling point: 152.4 Deg C
Molar mass: 120.19 g/mol
Uses:
Production of Phenol and Acetone: Cumene is oxidized to form cumene hydroperoxide, which then rearranges to yield phenol and acetone.
Solvent: Used as a solvent in paints, lacquers, and enamels.
Fuel Blending: Sometimes blended into gasoline.