Description

Cumene Hydroperoxide (CAS 80-15-9) is a high-purity organic peroxide with the molecular formula C₉H₁₂O₂ and IUPAC name 2-hydroperoxypropan-2-ylbenzene. This compound is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor, widely utilized as a radical initiator in polymerization reactions and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. It is supplied in stabilized form to ensure safety during storage and handling. With a high reactivity profile, Cumene Hydroperoxide is a critical reagent in the production of acetone and phenol via the cumene process. Suitable for laboratory and industrial applications, this product meets stringent quality standards for researchers and chemical manufacturers.

Key Specifications:
– CAS Number: 80-15-9
– Molecular Weight: 152.19 g/mol
– Purity: ≥80% (stabilized)
– Density: ~1.03 g/cm³
– Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from heat and incompatible materials.

Properties

• CAS Number: 80-15-9
• Complexity: 115
• IUPAC Name: (1-hydroperoxy-1-methyl-ethyl)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O2/c1-9(2,11-10)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-7,10H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: YQHLDYVWEZKEOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: 2.16
• Exact Mass: 152.083729621
• Molecular Formula: C9H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 152.19
• SMILES: CC(C)(C1=CC=CC=C1)OO
• Topological: 29.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 152.083729621
• Physical Description: Cumene hydroperoxide is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a sharp, irritating odor. Flash point 175 °F. Boils at 153 °C and at 100 °C at the reduced pressure of 8 mmHg. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Hence sinks in water. Readily soluble in alcohol, acetone, esters, hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons. Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Used in production of acetone and phenol, as a polymerization catalyst, in redox systems.
• Color/Form: Colorless to pale-yellow liq
• Boiling Point: Decomposes at 261 °F
• Melting Point: less than -40 °F
• Flash Point: 135 °F
• Solubility: less than 0.1 mg/mL at 64 °F
• Density: 1.03 at 77 °F – Denser than water; will sink
• Vapor Density: 5 – Heavier than air; will sink
• Vapor Pressure: 0.6 mmHg at 68 °F (for 80-85% by weight)
• Autoignition Temperature: 300 °F
• Heat of Combustion: -7,400 cal/g= -310X10+5 J/kg
• Heat of Vaporization: 6.99X10+7 J/kmol at 298.15 K
• Surface Tension: 2.8X10-2 N/m at 264 K
• Refractive Index: Index of refraction: 1.5242 at 20 °C
• Synonyms: CUMENE HYDROPEROXIDE, 80-15-9, Cumyl hydroperoxide, Cumenyl hydroperoxide, Cumolhydroperoxid, Cumolhydroperoxide, 7-Cumyl hydroperoxide, alpha,alpha-Dimethylbenzyl hydroperoxide, Cument hydroperoxide, 1-Methyl-1-phenylethyl hydroperoxide, Hydroperoxyde de cumene, Hydroperoxyde de cumyle, Cumeenhydroperoxyde, Kumenylhydroperoxid, Isopropylbenzene hydroperoxide, 7-Hydroperoxykumen, RCRA waste number U096, Hydroperoxide de cumene, Idroperossido di cumene, Idroperossido di cumolo, Percumyl H, CCRIS 3801, HSDB 254, Hyperiz, DTXSID3024869, UNII-PG7JD54X4I, EINECS 201-254-7, PG7JD54X4I, alpha,alpha-Dimethylbenzylhydroperoxide, Trigonox K 80, BRN 1908117, Hydroperoxide, 1-methyl-1-phenylethyl-, CHEBI:78673, Hydroperoxide, alpha,alpha-dimethylbenzyl-, PH 80, alpha-Cumyl hydroperoxide, alpha-Cumene hydroperoxide, LUPEROX CU 80, TRIGONOX K 90, Hydroperoxide, alpha,alpha-dimethylbenzyl, DTXCID404869, EC 201-254-7, 4-06-00-03221 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), cumylhydroperoxide, r 239a, isopropyl benzene hydroperoxide, KAYACUMENE H, dimethylbenzyl hydroperoxide, TRIGONOX R 239R, 2-PHENYL-2-PROPYL HYDROPEROXIDE, alpha, alpha-dimethylbenzyl hydroperoxide, ALPHA,ALPHA-DIMETHYLBENZENE HYDROPEROXIDE, 201-254-7, chp, cumen hydroperoxide, Hydroperoxide, 1-methyl-1-phenylethyl, 2-hydroperoxypropan-2-ylbenzene, 2-Phenylpropane-2-peroxol, .alpha.,.alpha.-Dimethylbenzyl hydroperoxide, Hydroperoxide, .alpha.,.alpha.-dimethylbenzyl, Cumene Hydroperoxide (80per cent, Technical grade), Cumolhydroperoxid [German], Cumeenhydroperoxyde [Dutch], Kumenylhydroperoxid [Czech], 7-Hydroperoxykumen [Czech], Cumene Hydroperoxide (80%, Technical grade), Hydroperoxyde de cumene [French], Hydroperoxyde de cumyle [French], Idroperossido di cumene [Italian], Idroperossido di cumolo [Italian], RCRA waste no. U096, cumyl-hydroperoxide, Trigonox K-95, Trigonox R 239A, .alpha.-Cumyl hydroperoxide, CHP-5, .alpha.-Cumene hydroperoxide, SCHEMBL15251, 2-hydroperoxy-2-phenylpropane, SCHEMBL9347042, SCHEMBL9694332, CHEMBL1518369, SCHEMBL11416594, SCHEMBL28838178, (2-Phenylpropan-2-yl)dioxidanyl, CHP-158, DTXSID00992375, 2-phenylpropan-2-yl hydroperoxide, CUMENE HYDROPEROXIDE [HSDB], Tox21_300283, MFCD00002129, STL453641, AKOS015841738, CCG-207896, UN 2116, CAS-80-15-9, NCGC00091748-01, NCGC00091748-02, NCGC00091748-03, NCGC00254045-01, Cumene hydroperoxide, technical grade, 80%, C2223, NS00009523, ST50824346, Cumene hydroperoxide, technical, ~80% in cumene, Q414439

Application

Cumene Hydroperoxide is primarily used as a radical initiator in the polymerization of styrene, acrylics, and other vinyl monomers. It serves as a key intermediate in the industrial synthesis of phenol and acetone via the cumene process. Additionally, it finds applications in organic synthesis for oxidation reactions and as a crosslinking agent in the production of specialty polymers.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H242: Heating may cause a fire [Danger Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides]
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
• H401: Toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P234, P235, P240, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P308+P316, P316, P317, P321, P330, P361+P364, P363, P370+P378, P391, P403, P405, P410, P411, P420, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flammable liquids – Category 4
• Organic peroxides – Type E
• Acute toxicity – Category 4
• Acute toxicity – Category 3
• Acute toxicity – Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure – Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity – Repeated exposure – Category 1
• Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Category 2
• Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Category 2

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