A colorless oily hydrocarbon, C6H5.C3H7, obtained by the distillation of cuminic acid; -- called also cumol.

Cumene is an aromatic derived from benzene and used in turn to produce polycarbonates, phenolic resins and essential healthcare products such as aspirin and penicillin.

Also known as: Isopropylbenzene. CAS Number: 98-82-8. A colorless, flammable liquid with a penetrating, gasoline-like odor. It is used as a thinner for paints, lacquers an enamels, and as a componenet of high octane fuels. It is also used in the production of phenol, acetone, acetophenone, and methylstyrene. Chemical formula = C9H12. Molecular weight = 120.19 g/mol. Learn More...

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