Question

what is cumene hydroperoxide ?​

Answer 1

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Cumene hydroperoxide is an organic hydroperoxide intermediate in the cumene process for synthesizing phenol and acetone from benzene and propene. It is typically used as an oxidizing agent. Products of decomposition of cumene hydroperoxide are methylstyrene, acetophenone, and cumyl alcohol.

Formula: C9H12O2

Molar mass: 152.2 g/mol

Density: 1.02 g/cm³

Boiling point: 153 °C

NFPA 704 (fire diamond): 2 1 4

GHS hazard statements: H242, H302, H312, H314, H331, H373, H411

Answer 2

Answer:

Cumene hydroxide is an organic hydroxide intermediate in cumene process for synthesizing phenol and acetone from benzene and propene.